In descending order, by date published.
11/2/2023 (new)
Authors: Krista Lea, Stephanie Smith, Ray Smith
"Endophyte" refers to a fungus that lives within the fescue plant, meaning it cannot be seen with the naked eye. The endophyte found in tall fescue is beneficial to the plant: It gives tall fescue insect resistance, enhanced grazing tolerance, and greater persistence in stressful environments. The major disadvantage of some of the endophytes of tall fescue is that they produce toxic alkaloids that have detrimental effects on many types of livestock.
Departments: Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Agronomy (AGR series)
Size: 889 kb
Pages: 2
12/19/2022 (new)
Authors: Krista Lea, Ray Smith
Providing quality forage is essential to horse health, and pasture can provide a significant portion of the horse's forage needs. Objective evaluation of a pasture's condition can help determine appropriate pasture management practices. The UK Horse Pasture Health Score Card can be used to evaluate horse pastures and determine what improvements should be made.
Departments: Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Agronomy (AGR series)
Size: 4.95 mb
Pages: 7
4/2/2021 (new)
Authors: Jimmy Henning, Krista Lea, Ray Smith, Chris Teutsch
For many small ruminants, quality pasture can provide almost all nutrients needed for maintenance or light work for much of the year. Pasture reduces the cost of keeping livestock while minimizing impacts on the environment. Below are some guidelines for improving pastures.
Departments: Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Agronomy (AGR series)
Size: 1.14 mb
Pages: 2
8/10/2016 (new)
Authors: Krista Lea, Ray Smith
While many factors influence how many animals a farm can carry, soil type has a major influence and should be considered when purchasing, leasing, planning, or managing livestock on pastures.
Departments: Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Agronomy (AGR series)
Size: 4.21 mb
Pages: 16
7/26/2016 (new)
Authors: Tom Keene, Krista Lea, Laura Schwer, Ray Smith
Switchgrass is a versatile grass that can be utilized for forage or biomass production. Establishing and maintaining switchgrass is also beneficial to many types of wildlife by providing suitable habitat and cover.
Departments: Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Agronomy (AGR series)
Size: 385 kb
Pages: 4