Brachiaria 'Mulato II' is a hybrid brachiaria grass with superior nutritive value when compared other warm-season grasses. The performance of 2 new hybrids was that Mulato II in terms herbage accumulation, and ground cover series experiments. In Experiment 1, lines BR02/1752 (now cv. Cayman) BR02/1794 were harvested at 3- 6-wk regrowth intervals South Florida. had greater accumulation than Cayman BR02/1794, while vitro digestible organic matter (IVDOM) concentration BR02/1794. Regrowth...

Annual forage crops can provide short-term grazing between crop rotations or be interseeded into perennial pastures to increase quality and productivity. They also an opportunity the economic environmental sustainability of systems. Cool-season annual high-quality, abundant biomass when availability from species is lacking, reducing need for stored feeds during winter months. For example, ADG 1.5 kg have been reported using small grains alone in mixtures with ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum...

Forage legumes increase nutritive value and provide N to grass‐based grazing systems. Few have a long stand life in the southeastern US, but persistence is documented for rhizoma peanut (RP; Arachis glabrata Benth.). Several RP introductions been released recently from University of Florida, their responses management not evaluated. The objective was determine productivity, persistence, three cultivars (‘Florigraze’, ‘UF Peace’, Tito’) germplasm Ecoturf grazed every 3 or 6 wk remove 50 75%...

Abstract Alfalfa use ( Medicago sativa L.; “lucerne”) in warm, humid regions of the world represents a potential area expansion for alfalfa industry. The objective this review paper is to demonstrate how forage breeding and systems research efforts have identified opportunities increasing contributions these regions, along with pathways seed industry farming operations increase adoption. Our draws primarily on reports from Southeast United States Argentina. Significant technological...

‘Florigraze’ rhizoma peanut (RP; Arachis glabrata Benth.) is a persistent forage legume for the US Gulf Coast, but stunt virus ( Cucumovirus spp.) reduces herbage accumulation (HA). Less susceptible germplasms and cultivars of RP have been released, their responses to grazing management are not known. The objective was quantify aboveground belowground sward entries differing in growth habit explain HA persistence. Treatments were all combinations four (Florigraze, ‘UF Peace’, Tito’,...

Cool-season annual forages may supply seasonal forage for grazing and reduce needs stored concentrate supplements beef cattle producers in the southeastern United States. Opportunity exists to use small grains that vary their individual growth distribution extend during fall–winter–early spring seasons. Small adapted region include cereal rye (Secale cereale L.), wheat (Triticum aestivum oats (Avena sativa triticale (Triticosecale Wittm.). These species have a bimodal DM production trait...

Abstract Interseeding alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.) into bermudagrass [ Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.] can be an effective way to improve forage quality and reduce the need for additional supplementation when fed livestock. The objective of this research was compare nutritive value mass with without interseeded harvested as baleage. On 19 Feb. 2016, 0.2‐ha plots were assigned in a randomized complete block design either ‘Tifton 85’ (T85) or T85 ‘Bulldog 805’ (T85+Alf) established field Tifton...

ABSTRACT Planting rhizoma peanut (RP; Arachis glabrata Benth.) in strips bahiagrass ( Paspalum notatum Flügge) pastures may be an economical approach to increase sward nutritive value, decrease dependence on N fertilizer, and promote sustainable mixed‐species pastures. Released cultivars germplasms of RP range growth habit from decumbent upright, differences that affect their spread response defoliation grass The objectives were quantify initial establishment characteristics subsequent...

Limpograss [ Hemarthria altissima (Poir.) Stapf et C.E. Hubb.] is a C4, perennial, stoloniferous grass that well adapted to poorly drained soils and grows throughout frost‐free periods during winter in southern Florida. Its use has increased rapidly recent decades, but nearly all area cultivation planted with one cultivar, ‘Floralta’. A breeding program was initiated develop improved alternatives Floralta, resulting group of lines requiring evaluation under grazing. The objective this...

ABSTRACT Supplements or conserved forage are often used to overcome quantity deficits for beef cattle, but stockpiled can be more economical. Limpograss [ Hemarthria altissima (Poir.) Stapf & C.E. Hubb.] is the best available species stockpiling in Florida because it productive autumn and maintains greater digestibility than other grasses at advanced stages of maturity. New limpograss hybrid breeding lines have been developed, they not tested under stockpiling. Three (1, 4F, 10)...

Beef calf management strategies used during the weaning and postweaning period can have extended effects on growth performance health in production chain. With number of different practices beef cow-calf operators use these stages production, it is important for Extension educators to understand which are most commonly where educational gaps might exist. The objective this study was determine farmer perceptions, on-farm applications, potential barriers adopting backgrounding among Alabama...

Dual-purpose wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) systems are commonly used in the Great Plains of United States but not often Southeast. This study aimed to evaluate viability dual-purpose management Wheat varieties evaluated were generic feed type (unknown variety blend, Feed), seed GA Gore (Seed), and 2 forage types, AGS 2024 (AGS) Pioneer 26R41 (Pioneer). The experiment was a randomized complete block design (n = 4) conducted during winters 2021 2022. Three grazing frequencies used: an ungrazed...

ABSTRACT A 3-yr grazing experiment was conducted to quantify productivity, quality characteristics, and beef performance from wheat (Triticum aestivum) triticale (× Triticosecale) forage compared with ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) for use in the Gulf Coast region. Six 1.42-ha pastures (2 paddocks/forage treatment) were seeded early fall of each year stocked continuously beginning late winter 3 yearling steers (322 ± 10 kg initial BW). Additional put-and-take used maintain available mass at...

Core Ideas A simultaneous grazing evaluation of perennial and annual cool‐season forages was conducted in the Southeast. real‐world used production practices common lower transition zone. Cool‐season can meet stocker nutritional needs provide high‐quality forage for grazing. Novel endophyte tall fescue has greater long‐term profit potential compared with these forages. throughout cooler months, which reduce winter feed hay consumption by extending season Limited research been to...

Limpograss (Hemarthria altissima) is a stoloniferous, warm-season perennial grass from South Africa and frequently used to extend the grazing season in poorly drained soils of subtropical regions (Quesenberry et al. 2004). The cold tolerance limpograss allows it grow at temperatures below which other commonly warmseason grasses (e.g. bermudagrass) become unproductive. Use has helped reduce forage shortfall during winter, therefore reducing feeding costs. In past 30 years, area planted...

ABSTRACT Establishing rhizoma peanut ( Arachis glabrata Benth.; RP) in strips into existing bahiagrass Paspalum notatum Flüggé) pastures has potential to increase forage nutritive value, decrease N fertilizer use, and improve cycling. Grazing the grass–legume mixture year after planting may be possible, but appropriate grazing management strategies have not been defined. The objectives were determine (i) effect of year‐after‐planting (Y2) on ‘Florigraze’ RP performance when strip planted...

Abstract Background Bermudagrass ( Cynodon spp.) is one of the most common perennial warm‐season forages grown in Southeastern United States. The incorporation alfalfa Medicago sativa ) into bermudagrass pastures could serve as an alternative source nitrogen (N) while also improving nutritive value forage base. Methods A 2‐year grazing evaluation arranged a randomized complete block design was conducted from May to September 2018 (Year 1) and May–August 2019 2) Tifton, GA, USA. objective...

Abstract The incorporation of alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.) into bermudagrass [ Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.] forage systems in the southern United States has increased. Stockpiling this mixture may extend grazing season fall and winter months with high‐quality forage. objective 2‐year study was to evaluate agronomic structural responses alfalfa–bermudagrass mixtures managed under five stockpiling periods (6, 8, 10, 12, or 14 weeks) two locations (Shorter, AL, Tifton, GA). Across locations,...

The objective of this study was to determine the influence hempseed meal (HSM) on goat meat characteristics. Goats (N = 10/treatment) were allocated a diet concentration (0, 10, 20, or 30%) HSM, fed for 60 days, and harvested. Carcass measurements collected after chilling, subsequently fabricated into wholesale subprimals. From subprimals shoulder leg, steaks cut 2.54 cm thick, vacuum packaged, assigned laboratory methods: cook yield, instrumental color, lipid oxidation, microbial spoilage,...

Abstract Across the southeastern United States, pyridine carboxylic acid herbicides are widely used for broadleaf weed control in permanent grass pastures. This family of has proved very successful controlling most weeds commonly present pastures and hayfields. In southern producers have expressed concern when overseeding legume species into warm-season perennial sods following application herbicides, as legumes generally highly sensitive to this herbicide family. Field experiments were...