Abstract
Southern Iowa soils and topography are conducive to pasture and beef cattle. The Iowa State University McNay research farm is located in this region. The McNay 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 six months (180 days), dependent on grass growth in the spring.
How to Cite:
Wallace, L., (2023) “Southern Iowa Grazing and Forage Budgets for Beef Cows”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2022(4), 11-12.
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