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McNay Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm

Southern Iowa Grazing and Forage Budgets for Beef Cows

Author: Logan Wallace (Iowa State University)

  • Southern Iowa Grazing and Forage Budgets for Beef Cows

    McNay Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm

    Southern Iowa Grazing and Forage Budgets for Beef Cows

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Abstract

Southern Iowa soils and topography are conducive to pasture and beef cattle. The ISU McNay Research Farm is located in this region.

The McNay Research Farm has a beef cow herd used for research purposes. The cows and replacement heifers are grazed predominantly on improved cool-season grass pastures. There are approximately 300 spring-calving cows and 100 fall-calving cows. Grazing season is mid-April to mid-October or about 6 months (180 days).

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Wallace, L., (2020) “Southern Iowa Grazing and Forage Budgets for Beef Cows”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2019(1).

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2020-06-01

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