The primary research objective is the development and evaluation of forage systems for all classes of beef cattle. Researchers conduct grazing studies with cow-calf pairs, weanlings and yearling steers and heifers. The interactions of cattle, plants and soil are necessary in understanding cause/effect relationships in beef/forage systems.

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  • Bioenergy Research and Education at MU Research Centers [abstract] 

    Reinbott, Tim; Davis, David; Smoot, Randall; Crawford, Jim; Fischer, Thomas "Jake"; Crawford, Richard; Poehlmann, John (University of Missouri Extension, 2009)
    The MU College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR) research centers have began research studies and educational demonstrations to showcase their vast differences in topography and agricultural diversity. ...