Find in Library
Search millions of books, articles, and more
Indexed Open Access Databases
Assessing the Value of Grazed Corn Residue for Crop and Cattle Producers
oleh: Daren Redfearn, Jay Parsons, Mary Drewnoski, Marty Schmer, Rob Mitchell, James MacDonald, Jaymelynn Farney, Alexander Smart
Format: | Article |
---|---|
Diterbitkan: | Wiley 2019-02-01 |
Deskripsi
Integrated crop–livestock systems have included grazing perennial grasses during the spring and summer and corn ( L.) residues during the winter. Our objectives were to identify opportunities for expanded corn residue use through grazing and provide an economic assessment for value-added grazing. We estimated the economic value to the crop sector through grazing leased corn residue at over $95 million for Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, and North Dakota under current management. Additionally, gross economic value to the livestock sector in these states was estimated at greater than $191 million. Advantages for increased grazing use of corn residue include managing residue quantity in high-yielding environments, providing a source of supplemental revenue, and expanding integrated crop–livestock systems using a simple, but cost-efficient practice.