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Pasture and Grazing Systems

This area of the NRCS New York Technical Resources Web site provides links to tools and information to assist the conservation planner, farmer, and consumer understand and promote the vitality of grass-based farming.

Web link image: The Grazing Land Conservation Initiative - Grazette Newsletter, February 2012 EditionNew! The Grazing Land Conservation Initiative
Grazette Newsletter February 2012 Edition



Molasses Supplementation of Grazing Dairy CowsWeb image: Sugar cane molasses is a rich source of sugars, is available in organic form, and may be a viable supplementation option to corn. Click photo to read more.

Summary of Case Study, Continuous Culture Fermenter Trials, and Controlled Research Farm Study

As milk prices fluctuate and input costs increase, grazing dairy operations seek lower-cost feed alternatives to maintain or improve milk production while reducing feed costs. This has been most evident within the organic dairy sector, as organic grain prices have been traditionally high relative to conventional grain. Thus, farmers have experimented with a variety of supplemental grains and other products.

It is not well understood which factors impact the success or failure of molasses. Therefore, to begin to understand the mechanisms by which molasses impacts grazing dairy cows, a multi-pronged research approach has been used involving an on-farm case study, continuous culture fermenters, and a controlled organic research farm study. Read summary of case study

New Report Spotlights Potential of New York Grasslands

A new report published by the Cornell Small Farms Workteam on Grasslands Utilization focuses on recommended actions in research, education, extension, and policy to realize the potential of New York State's grasslands as a farming resource.

Farmer-to-Farmer Grazing Networks in New York

New York's Farmer-to-Farmer grazing groups have been very successful in helping farmers learn concepts that they have been able to put into practice on the farm. The latest Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) Newsletter highlights the Hudson Mohawk Grass Masters.

Information Resources

BEHAVE
Cornell University Forage-Livestock Systems
Forages.org
Grazing Land Conservation Initiative (GLCI)
Grazing Land Technical Publications
Graze New York
Northeast Grazing Guide
Prescribed Grazing Management to Improve Pasture Productivity in New York
USDA NRCS National Range and Pasture Handbook
Conservation Practices Photo Gallery

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