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Integrating willow-based bioenergy and organic dairy production – the role of tree fodder for feed supplementation [PDF]

, 2012
Silvopastoral systems that combine livestock and trees offer two main advantages for the animals. First, trees modify microclimatic conditions which can have beneficial effects on pasture growth and animal welfare.
Kuoppala, Kaisa, Padel, Susanne, Smith, Jo, Leach, Katharine, Rinne, Marketta   +4 more
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Hemp Cultivation and Crop Diversification: Implications for Ecosystem Services in Kentucky

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the ecosystem benefits of expanding hemp cultivation by assessing its impact on crop diversity. Using scenario‐based simulations and fixed‐effect panel regressions with county‐level data in Kentucky, we find that increased hemp acreage tends to enhance crop diversity, improving water quality and bird diversity.
Yunsun Park, Seong D. Yun, Brandy E. Phipps, Tyler Mark, Craig Schluttenhofer   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sward structure and nutritive value of Alexandergrass fertilized with nitrogen

Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, 2016
This experiment evaluated forage production, sward structure, stocking rate, weight gain per area and nutritive value of forage as grazed by beef heifers on Alexandergrass (Urochloa plantaginea (Link) Hitch) pasture fertilized with nitrogen (N): 0; 100 ...
Paulo R. Salvador, Luciana Pötter, Marta G. Rocha, Anelise P. Hundertmarck, Maria José O. Sichonany, Luiz G. Amaral Neto, Mateus Negrini, Paulo H. Moterle   +7 more
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Single and multispecies dual‐purpose cover crop productivity, nutritive value, and profitability

Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment, 2022
Replacing long fallow periods with dual‐purpose forage cover crops increases productivity and profitability of dryland crop rotations. However, little information is available on specific forage cover crops mixtures that optimizes productivity, nutritive
Augustine K. Obour, Johnathon D.Holman Holman, Yared Assefa   +2 more
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A theoretical and practical analysis of the optimum breeding system for perennial ryegrass [PDF]

, 2011
peer-reviewedThe goal of plant breeding is to effectively and efficiently select for the best phenotypes leading to the development of improved cultivars. The objectives for this review are to describe and critically evaluate breeding methods appropriate
Conaghan, Patrick, Casler, M.D.
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Integrating Perennial Groundcover in Corn and Soybean Acres: Impacts on U.S. Agriculture

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sustainable agricultural practices such as cover cropping can improve soil health, water quality, and carbon sequestration, yet U.S. adoption remains limited due to economic and operational barriers. We evaluate market and economic impacts of integrating perennial groundcover into U.S.
Sagar Dahal, Amani Elobeid, John Crespi
wiley   +1 more source