WERA_OLD1014: Intensive Pasture Management for Sustainable Livestock Production in the Western US

(Multistate Research Coordinating Committee and Information Exchange Group)

Status: Inactive/Terminating

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12/29/2014

Journal Articles

Islam, M.A., Obour, A.K., Saha, M.C., Nachtman, J.J., Cecil, W.K., and Baumgartner, R.E. 2013. Grain yield, forage yield, and nutritive value of dual-purpose small grains in the Central High Plains of the USA. Crop Management doi: 10.1094/CM-2012-0154-RS.

Islam, M.A., Obour, A.K., Krall, J.M., Cecil, J.T., and Nachtman, J.J. 2013. Performance of turfgrass under supplemental irrigation and rain-fed conditions in the Central Great Plains of USA. Grassland Science, 59, 111-119.

Islam, M.A., Obour, A.K., Saha, M.C., Nachtman, J.J., and Baumgartner, R.E. 2013. Small grains have forage production potential and nutritive value in Central High Plains of Wyoming. Online. Forage and Grazinglands doi:10.1094/FG-2013-0121-02-RS.

Tracy, B., Albrecht, K., Flores, J., Hall, M., Islam, M.A., Jones, G., Lamp, W., MacAdam, J., Skinner, H., and Teutsch, C. 2013. Forage yield, weed suppression and fertilizer nitrogen replacement value (FNRV) of alfalfa-tall fescue mixtures. Grassland Science in Europe. 18:192-194.

Wang, G.-J., P, Nyren, Q.-W. Xue, E, Aberle, E, Ericksmoen, T. Tjelde, M. Liebig, K. Nichols, and A. Nyren. 2014. Establishment and yield of perennial grass monocultures and binary mixtures for bioenergy in North Dakota. Agronomy Journal 106:1605-1613.

Book Chapter (Refereed)

Islam, M.A. and Obour, A.K. 2014. Drought physiology of forage crops. In: Handbook of Plant and Crop Physiology, 3rd Edition (M. Pessarakli, Ed.), pp. 427-440. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Publishing Company, Florida.

Reviewed Proceedings

Islam, M.A. 2013. Fenugreek has potential to use as a forage crop. Proceedings of the Western Alfalfa and Forage Symposium, December 11-13, 2013, Reno, NV. UC Cooperative Extension, Plant Sciences Department, University of California, Davis, CA.

Islam, M.A., and Saha, M.C. 2013. Agronomic traits in tall fescue populations under irrigated and rain-fed conditions. Proceedings of the 22^nd International Grassland Congress, September 15-19, 2013, Sydney, Australia. Eds. D.L. Michalk, G.D. Millar, W.B. Badgery, and K.M. Broadfoot, pp. 126-128. New South Wales Department of Primary Industry, Orange, Australia.

Popular Articles (Refereed)

Dhakal, D. and Islam, M.A. 2013. Legume grass mixtures reduce nitrogen requirements and production costs. Reflections, pp. 30-33. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/publications/reflections/reflections-2013-web.pdf (verified 1 September, 2013).

Islam, M.A. 2014. Quinoa has potential for adding to Wyoming producer profits. Barnyards & Backyards Profitable & Sustainable Agricultural Systems (PSAS) Newspapers Insert (an insert to twenty-four Wyoming newspapers; 144,000 copies of this insert were distributed across the state in March 2014).

Islam, M.A., Obour, A., Nachtman, J., and Baumgartner, R. 2013. Scientists study turfgrass performance under supplemental irrigation and rain-fed conditions. Reflections, pp. 19-22. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/publications/reflections/reflections-2013-web.pdf (verified 1 September, 2013).

Islam, M.A. 2013. Research gleans best turf grass options for Central Great Plains. Barnyards & Backyards Profitable & Sustainable Agricultural Systems (PSAS) Newspapers Insert (an insert to twenty-four Wyoming newspapers; 144,000 copies of this insert were distributed across the state), March 2013.

Islam, M.A. 2013. Cool-season tall fescue has potential for forage and seed yield production. Barnyards & Backyards Profitable & Sustainable Agricultural Systems (PSAS) Newspapers Insert (an insert to twenty-four Wyoming newspapers; 144,000 copies of this insert were distributed across the state), March 2013, p. 9.

Islam, M.A. 2012. Select small grains could provide forage, grain combo in Wyoming. Barnyards & Backyards Profitable & Sustainable Agricultural Systems (PSAS) Newspapers Insert (an insert to twenty-four Wyoming newspapers; 144,000 copies of this insert were distributed across the state), November 2012.

Abstracts

Carter, C., Garcia y Garcia, A., Islam, M.A., and Hansen, K. 2013. Effect of deficit irrigation on water use and water use efficiency of alfalfa. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Annual Meetings July 21-24 2013. Kansas city, MO.

Dhakal, D. and Islam, M.A. 2013. Grass-legume mixtures to mitigate nitrogen need and improve soil properties in the Great Plains of Wyoming. Proceedings of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings November 3-6 2013. Tampa, FL (American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America).

Islam, M.A. 2014. Economics of Tall Fescue Production. Proceedings of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science-US Alumni Association 5^th Multidisciplinary Science Forum International Annual Meetings 7 November 2014. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science).

Islam, M.A. 2014. Forage and seed production economics of tall fescue. Proceedings of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings November 2-5 2014. Long Beach, CA (American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America).

Islam, M.A., Saha, M.C., and Wehmeyer, B.A. 2013. Drought stress affects agronomic performance of tall fescue genotypes. Proceedings of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings November 3-6 2013. Tampa, FL (American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America).

Islam, M.A., Krall, J.M., Nachtman, J.J., Baumgartner, R.E., Bandara, M., and Acharya, S.N. 2013. Fenugreek may have potential for multipurpose use. Proceedings of the Western Society of Crop Science Annual Meetings June 11-12 2013. Pendleton, OR (Western Society of Crop Science).

Islam, M.A. and Wehmeyer, B.A. 2013. Biofuel and forage potential of cool-season grass genotypes. Proceedings of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science-US Alumni Association 3^rd Multidisciplinary Science Forum International Annual Meetings 1 February 2013. Chapman University, Orange, CA (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science).

Nilahyane, A., Garcia y Garcia, A., and Islam, M.A. 2014. Effect of Irrigation and Nitrogen Rates on Yield of Corn for Silage. Proceedings of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings November 2-5 2014. Long Beach, CA (American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America).

Extension Publications

Adjesiwor, A.T., Islam, M.A., Jeliazkov, V., Garcia y Garcia, A., and Ritten, J. 2014. Effects of Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilization on Alfalfa Persistence. 2014 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 21-22. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2014-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 22, 2014).

Adjesiwor, A.T., Islam, M.A., Jeliazkov, V., Garcia y Garcia, A., and Ritten, J. 2014. Irrigated Grass-Legume Mixtures. 2014 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 121-122. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2014-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 22, 2014).

Aryal, P. and Islam, M.A. 2014. Competitive Effect of Forage Kochia and Perennial Grass on Cheatgrass Growth. 2014 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 19-20. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2014-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 22, 2014).

Aryal, P. and Islam, M.A. 2014. Establishing Forage Kochia in Diverse Environments in Wyoming. 2014 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 69-70. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2014-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 22, 2014).

Bohle, Mylen, David Hannaway, and Brianna Randow. 2013. Alfalfa for Beef Cattle. Oregon State University Beef Cattle Library Pub. No. BEEF102.

Bohle, Mylen, David Hannaway, Brianna Randow, Donald Horneck, Daniel Miles, and Yitian Lin. 2014. Alfalfa Soil Fertility and Fertilization
Requirements. Oregon State University Beef Cattle Library Pub. No. BEEF119.

Carter, C., Islam, M.A., Hansen, K., and Garcia y Garcia, A. 2013. Effects of Limiting Water on the Yield, Water Productivity, and Forage Quality of Alfalfa. 2013 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 49-50. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2013-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified September 2, 2013).

Dhakal, D. and Islam, M.A. 2014. Grass-Legume Mixtures for Improved Forage Yield, Forage Quality, and Soil Properties. 2014 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 73-74. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2014-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 22, 2014).

Dhakal, D. and Islam, M.A. 2013. Benefits from Grass–Legume Mixtures in Forage-Production Systems. 2013 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 25-26. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2013-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified September 2, 2013).

Downing, Troy, David B. Hannaway, Brianna Randow, Pete Berry, and Xiumei Yang. 2014. Managing Dairy Grazing for More Milk and Profit. Oregon State University Extension Service EM 8412. 11 p.

Garcia y Garcia, A., Carter, C., and Islam, M.A. 2013. Automated Monitoring of Soil Moisture on Irrigated Alfalfa. 2013 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 51-52. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2013-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified September 2, 2013).

Horn, B., Islam, M.A., Garcia y Garcia, A., and Valtcho, J. 2014. Perennial cool-season grasses for hay production and fall grazing under full and limited irrigation. 2014 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, p. 105. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2014-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 22, 2014).

Islam, M.A. 2014. Red Clover: A Potential Legume for Improving Pasture Yield and Quality in Wyoming. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 25, No. 75, October 11, 2014.

Islam, M.A., and Violett, R. 2014. Forage and Seed Yield Potential of Tall Fescue Under Irrigated Conditions. 2014 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 55-56. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2014-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 22, 2014).

Islam, M.A., Edwards, J., and Nachtman, J. 2014. Evaluation of Organic and Conventional Soil Fertility Management in High Tunnels. 2014 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 75-76. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2014-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 22, 2014).

Islam, M.A. 2014. Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilization for Alfalfa Persistence. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 25, No. 59, June 21, 2014.

Islam, M.A. 2014. White Clover Has Potential for Improving Pasture Yield and Quality. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 25, No. 52, May 3, 2014.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Tall Fescue Shows Potential for Forage and Seed Production in Wyoming. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 25, No. 45, March 15, 2014.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Legume Inoculation - An Important Step for Legume Establishment. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 25, No. 38, January 25, 2014.

Islam, M.A. 2013. Fenugreek Provides Multi-purpose Potential in Wyoming. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 25, No. 31, December 7, 2013.

Islam, M.A. 2013. Prussic Acid: A Forage-Related Animal Disorder. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 25, No. 25, October 26, 2013.

Islam, M.A. 2013. A Guide for Successful Forage Establishment. University of Wyoming Extension Bulletin B-1248, Ed. S.L. Miller, pp.1-8, August 2013. University of Wyoming, Laramie. Available at: http://www.wyomingextension.org/publications/Search_Details.asp?pubid=1834 (verified September 10, 2013)

Islam, M.A. 2013. Grass-Legume Mixture May Benefit Producers. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 25, No. 18, September 7, 2013.

Islam, M.A. 2013. Small Grains Have Potential for Dual Purpose Use in Wyoming. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 25, No. 11, July 20, 2013.

Islam, M.A., Killen, M., and Christman, J.L. 2013. Effect of Phosphorus Fertilization on Sainfoin. 2013 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 55-56. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2013-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified September 2, 2013).

Islam, M.A. 2013. Alfalfa Production and Management. Factsheet, Wyoming Forage Field Day 2013, University of Wyoming SAREC, Lingle, Wyoming, June 27, 2013.

Islam, M.A., Jeliazkov, V., Garcia y Garcia, A., Ritten, J., and Horn, B. 2013. Irrigated Grass–Legume Mixtures. 2013 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 123-124. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2013-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified September 2, 2013).

Islam, M.A. 2013. Establishment and Management of Alfalfa. Factsheet, Sheridan Research & Extension Center Field Day, Sheridan, Wyoming, June 15, 2013.

Islam, M.A. 2013. Sainfoin Response to Phosphorus. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 25, No. 5, June 8, 2013.

Islam, M.A. 2013. A Common Problem in Alfalfa Stand Establishment. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 24, No. 51, April 27, 2013.

Islam, M.A. 2013. Alfalfa: Establishment and Management. Factsheet, Sweetwater County Weed & Pest Workshop, Farson, Wyoming, March 20, 2013.

Islam, M.A. 2013. Bloat: A Forage-Related Animal Disorder. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 24, No. 45, March 16, 2013.

Islam, M.A. 2013. New Forages Show Promise in Wyoming. Factsheet, Fremont County Farm & Ranch Days, Riverton, Wyoming, January 30-31, 2013.

Islam, M.A. 2013. Perennial Grass Cultivars Show Promise as Turf. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 24, No. 39, February 2, 2013.

Jolivet, M.T., Waldron, B.L., Stahl, P.D., and Islam, M.A. 2013. Forage Kochia May Have Potential for Both Forage and Reclamation. 2013 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 23-24. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2013-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified September 2, 2013).

MacAdam, J.W., Brummer, J., Islam, M.A., and Shewmaker, G. 2013. The Benefits of Tannin-Containing Forages. 2013. Factsheet, Utah State University Extension Publications at DigitalCommons@USU, pp. 1-4, September 2013. All Current Publications. Paper 354. Available at: http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/354 (verified January 3, 2014)

Peterson, B., Norton, U., Krall, J., and Islam, M.A. 2013. Summer Rainfall Effects on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Dryland and Irrigated Alfalfa/Grass Hay Production. 2013 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 91-92. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2013-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified September 2, 2013).

Wehmeyer, B.A., Saha, M.C., and Islam, M.A. 2013. Forage and Biomass Potential and Their Genetics of Tall Fescue Genotypes. 2013 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 27-28. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2013-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified September 2, 2013).

12/15/2015

Colorado

Extension Presentations

Brummer, J.E. 2015. Hay Testing: What the Numbers Mean and Ways to Improve Them. Hay Days, Walden, Colorado.

Brummer, J.E. 2015. Keys for Successful Establishment of Perennial Forages. Pasture Management Professional Development Workshop, Logan, Utah.

Brummer, J.E. 2015. Small Acreage Pasture Management. Small Acreage Workshop, Loveland, Colorado.

Brummer, J.E., and L.A. Villalobos. 2015. Use of Cover Crops as Forage to Extend the Grazing Season into the Fall & Early Winter. Colorado Farm Show, Greeley, Colorado, and NRCS/Soil Conservation District Meeting, Fort Morgan, Colorado.

Brummer, J.E., D.B. Hannaway, and T.C. Griggs. 2015. Growth, Development, and Defoliation Responses of Legumes. Pasture Management Professional Development Workshop, Logan, Utah.

Brummer, J.E., L.P. Jones, P.E. Cabot, C.H. Pearson, and A.F. Berrada. 2015. Agronomic Responses of Grass and Alfalfa Hayfields to No and Partial Season Irrigation as Part of a Potential Colorado Western Slope Water Bank. AWRA Annual Water Resources Conference, Denver, Colorado.

Cabot, P.E., J.E. Brummer, L.P. Jones, C.H. Pearson, and A.F. Berrada. 2015. Agronomic Responses to Partial and Full Season Fallowing of Alfalfa and Grass Hayfields. Water Bank Workgroup Meeting, Vail, Colorado.

Villalobos, L.A., and J.E. Brummer. 2015. Interseeding Cool-season Forages into Corn to Increase Yield and Quality of Residue Grazed in the Fall. Western Section Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. Ann. Mtg., Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Teaching Activities

AGRI 635 - Integrated Forage Management, Spring 2015, 18 students (Graduate).

SOCR 320 - Forage and Pasture Management, Spring 2015, 76 students (Undergraduate).

AGRI 635 - Integrated Forage Management (Online course), Fall 2015, 20 students (Graduate).

Publications

Journals

Villalobos, L.A., and J.E. Brummer. 2015. Forage brassicas stockpiled for fall grazing: Yield and nutritive value. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Mgt. doi: 10.2134/cftm2015.0165.

Wang, L., Y. Qian, J.E. Brummer, J. Zheng, S. Wilhelm, and W.J. Parton. 2015. Simulated biomass, environmental impacts and best management practices for long-term switchgrass systems in a semi-arid region. Biomass and Bioenergy 75:254-266.

Theses/Dissertations

Jones, L.P. 2015. Agronomic Responses of Grass and Alfalfa Hayfields to No and Partial Season Irrigation as Part of a Western Slope Water Bank. M.S. Thesis, Dept. of Soil and Crop Sciences, Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO. (Role: Major Advisor)

Villalobos, L.A. 2015. Annual Cool-season Forage Systems for Fall Grazing by Cattle. Ph.D. Dissertation, Dept. of Soil and Crop Sciences, Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO. (Role: Major Advisor)

Proceedings

Villalobos, L., and J.E. Brummer. 2015. Interseeding cool-season forages into corn to increase yield and quality of residue grazed in the fall. In: Proceedings, Western Section Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66:268-271.

Abstracts

Brummer, J.E., L.P. Jones, P.E. Cabot, C.H. Pearson, and A.F. Berrada. 2015. Agronomic responses of grass and alfalfa hayfields to no and partial season irrigation as part of a potential Colorado Western Slope water bank. Abstr. Session 85, AWRA Annual Water Resources Conference, Denver, CO.

Shewmaker, G.E., M. Bohle, S. Fransen, J.E. Brummer, and D. Hannaway. 2015. Forage and pasture educational program for professionals in the Northwest. Abstr. #94242, ASA-CSSA-SSSA Ann. Conf., Minneapolis, MN.

Idaho

Publications

Book Chapter

Shewmaker, G.E., D.B. Hannaway, and S.C. Fransen. 2015. Forages and Grasslands in the Pacific Northwest. Chapter 2, pp. 37-62 In: Ghosh, P.K., Mahanta, S.K., Singh, J.B., and Pathak, P.S. (Eds). Grassland: A Global Resource Perspective. Range Management Society of India, Jhansi, India.

Abstracts

Shewmaker, G.E., D.B. Hannaway, and S.C. Fransen. 2016. Forages and Grasslands in the Pacific Northwest. Abstract for American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting 10-13 Jan. 2016, Baton Rouge, LA.

Shewmaker, G.E., D.B. Hannaway, and S.C. Fransen. 2015. Pastures of the Pacific Northwest. Abstract for The 6th National Conference on Grazing Lands, 13-16 Dec. 2015, Grapevine, TX. National Grazing Lands Coalition.

Shewmaker, G.E., M.G. Bohle, S.C. Fransen, J.E. Brummer, and D.B. Hannaway. 2015. Forage and pasture educational program for professionals in the northwest. [Abstract 93980 and Presentation 913] American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, November 15-18, 2015.

Nevada

Publications

Abstract

Solomon, Juan K.Q. and Guillermo Scaglia. 2015. Cattle Grazing Preference Among Four Clover Species. ASA, CSSA, SSSA, Annual Meeting. Nov. 15 – 18, Minneapolis, MN.

North Dakota

Research Report Publications

2015 Trial Results - Alfalfa - Dryland, Conventional - Carrington, ND — Variety Trial Results https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/varietytrials/carrington-rec/2015-trial-results/2015-trial-results-alfalfa-dryland-conventional-carrington/view, accessed November 30, 2015.

2015 Trial Results - Alfalfa - Dryland, Roundup Ready - Carrington, ND — Variety Trial Results https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/varietytrials/carrington-rec/2015-trial-results/2015-trial-results-alfalfa-dryland-roundup-ready-carrington/view, accessed November 30, 2015.

2015 Trial Results - Forage - Cool-Season - Carrington, ND — Variety Trial Results https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/varietytrials/carrington-rec/2015-trial-results/2015-trial-results-forage-cool-season-carrington/view, accessed November 30, 2015.

2015 Trial Results - Forage - Warm-Season - Carrington, ND — Variety Trial Results https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/varietytrials/carrington-rec/2015-trial-results/2015-trial-results-forage-warm-season-carrington/view, accessed November 30, 2015.

2015 Trial Results - Sudangrass - Double Crop - Carrington, ND — Variety Trial Results https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/varietytrials/carrington-rec/2015-trial-results/2015-trial-results-sudangrass-double-crop-carrington/view, accessed November 30, 2015.

Engel, C. L., V. L. Anderson, and C. S. Schauer. Effects of Corn Particle Size and Forage Level on Performance and Carcass Traits of Yearling Steers during Finishing. 2014 North Dakota Beef Report: 22.

Engel, C. L., A. Taylor, C. S. Schauer, R. Maddock, and K. C. Olson. Effects of Whole or Rolled Corn and 20 or 40 Percent Forage Levels on Finishing Performance of Yearling Steers. 2015 North Dakota Beef Report: 18.

Oregon

Publications (Hannaway)

Journals

Yang, X.M., Y.J. Zhang, D.B. Hannaway, X.Q. Zhang, and C.H. Yang. 2015. Validation and Application of the DairyMod Forage Growth Module. Acta Prataculturae Sinica 23 (5): 1086-1092.

XIE Kaiyun, HE Feng, ZHANG Yingjun, WAN Liqiang, David B. Hannaway, Li Xianglin, WANG Dong, QIN Yan, Gamal Mohamed Ali Fadul. 2015. Effect of Nitrogen Fertilization on Yield, N Content, and Nitrogen Fixation of Alfalfa and Smooth Bromegrass Grown Alone or in Mixture in Greenhouse Pots. Journal of Integrative Agriculture 14(9): 1864–1876.

Yang X.M., W.X. Zhang, L.Z. Gao, C.H. Yang, Y.J. Zhang, D.B. Hannaway, and X.Q. Zhang. 2015. Forage Potential Production Adaptation Simulation Model and its Application. Jiangsu J. Agric. Sci. 31(2):322-327. (in Chinese with English Abstract)

Theses

Randow, Brianna Lyn. 2015. Improving the Forage Species Selection Process through Research and Teaching Projects. M.S. Crop Science. Oregon State University. [Role: Major Advisor]

Yang, Xiumei. 2015. Estimating Sichuan’s Key Forage Production Potential Using GIS and Forage Simulation Modeling. [Role: International Committee Member, thesis and manuscript revisions]

Abstracts

Shewmaker, G.E., M.G. Bohle, S.C. Fransen, J.E. Brummer, and D.B. Hannaway. 2015. Forage and pasture educational program for professionals in the northwest. [Abstract 93980 and Poster 913] American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, November 15-18, 2015.

Publications (Bohle)

Editor and Author for C.O. Ag Newsletter (6 editions) and Ag E-Newsletter (bimonthly)

Co-Editor and Author for Biannual Oregon Hay and Forage Association Newsletter

Reviewer for Oregon Hay and Forage Association Annual Hay Directory

Utah

Publications

Casler, M.D., D.J. Undersander, Y.A. Papadopolous, S. Bittman, D. Hunt, R.D. Mathison, D.H. Min, J.G. Robins, J.H. Cherney, S.N. Acharya, D.P. Belesky, S.R. Bowley, B.E. Coulman, R. Drapeau, N.J. Ehlke, M.H. Hall, R.H. Leep, R. Michaud, J. Rowsell, G.E. Shewmaker, C.D. Teutsch, and W.K. Coblentz. 2014. Sparse-flowering orchardgrass represents an improvement in forage quality during reproductive growth. Crop Science 54: 421-429.

Escribano, S. and J.G. Robins. 2014. Phenotypic performance of timothy accessions under irrigated and nonirrigated conditions. Crop Science 54: 1079-1086.

Grabber, J. H. Riday, K. Cassida, T. Griggs, D.-H. Min and J.W. MacAdam. 2014. Yield, morphological characteristics, and chemical composition of European and Mediterranean-derived birdsfoot trefoil cultivars grown in the colder continental USA. Crop Science 54: 1893-1901.

Hunt, S.R., T.C. Griggs and J.W. MacAdam*. 2014. Change in birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) nutritive value with stem elongation, flowering and pod formation. In A. Hopkins et al. (ed) Proceedings of the European Grassland Federation, Aberystwyth, Wales, 7-11 September 2014. Grassland Science in Europe 19: 884-886.

Hunt, S.R., J.W. MacAdam* and T.C. Griggs. 2014. Lignification and tannin localization during the development of birdsfoot trefoil stems. Crop Science 54: 1876-1886.

Jensen, K.B., P. Harrison, N.J. Chatterton, B.S. Bushman and J.E. Creech. 2014. Seasonal trends in nonstructural carbohydrates in cool- and warm-season grasses. Crop Sci. 54: 2328-2340.

Jensen, K.B., J.G. Robins, B.S. Bushman, D.A. Johnson, S.D. Stratton, and K. Heaton, K. 2014. UTDG-101, a late-maturing orchardgrass germplasm with increased winter hardiness and forage quality. Journal of Plant Registrations 8: 318-323.

Larson, S.R., K.B. Jensen, J.G. Robins, and B.L. Waldron. 2014. Genes and quantitative trait loci controlling biomass yield and forage quality traits in perennial wildrye. Crop Science 54: 111-126.

Nelson, R.L., M.D. Peel, and C.V. Ransom. 2014. Small burnet response to spring and fall postemergence herbicide applications. Weed Technology 28: 168-175.

Noviandi, C.T., J.S. Eun, M.D. Peel, B.L. Waldron, B.R. Min, D.R. ZoBell, R.L. Miller. 2014 Effects of energy supplementation in pasture forages on in vitro ruminal fermentation characteristics in continuous cultures. Professional Animal Scientist 30: 13-22.

Noviandi, C.T., K. Neal, J.S. Eun, M.D. Peel, B.L. Waldron, D.R. ZoBell, B.R. Min. 2014. Comparison of alfalfa, birdsfoot trefoil, and cicer milkvetch in combination with 25, 50, or 75% tall fescue in a continuous-culture system. Professional Animal Scientist 30: 23-32.

Xie, W.G., B.S. Bushman, Y.M Ma, M.S. West, J.G. Robins, L. Michaels, K.B. Jensen, X.Q. Zhang, M.D. Casler, and S.D. Stratton. 2014. Genetic diversity and variation in North American orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) cultivars and breeding lines. Grassland Science 60: 185-193.

Xie W.G., J.G. Robins, S. Escribano, B.S. Bushman, and X.Q. Zhang. 2014. Cultivar * binary mixture interaction effect on agronomic traits in orchardgrass. Grassland Science 60: 104-111.

Yun, L., S.R. Larson, I.W. Mott, K.B. Jensen, and J.E. Staub. 2014. Genetic control of rhizomes and genomic localization of a major-effect growth habit QTL in perennial wildrye. Molecular Genetics and Genomics 289: 383-397.

Washington

Publications (Fransen)

Book chapter

Manuscripts

Kimura, E., H.P. Collins and S. Fransen. 2015. Biomass production and nutrient removal by switchgrass under irrigation. Agon. J. 107:204-210.

Girma, K., R.O. Okwany and S. Fransen. 2015. Soil nitrate following biofuel feedstock grasses and irrigation in the Pacific Northwest. Agon. J. 107: 13-19.

Kimura, S.C. Fransen, H.P. Collins, S.O. Guy, and W.J. Johnston. Breaking seed dormancy o switchgrass: A review. Biomass and Bioenergy. 80:94-101.

Bertagnolli, A., K.A. Meinhardt, M. Pannuu, S. Brown, S.Strand, S.C. Fransen, and D. A Stahl. 2015. Influence of edaphic and management factors on the diversity and abundance of ammonia-oxidizing thaumarchaeota and bacteria in soils of bioenergy crop cultivars. Env. Micro. Reports. 7(2): 312-320.

Llewellyn, D., G. Rohwer, S. Norberg, E. Kimura, S. Neibergs, and S. Fransen. Case Study: Evaluating farm processed canola and camelina meals as protein supplements for beef cattle. N (in Press).

Abstracts

Collins, H.P., E. Kimura, S. Fransen and B. Station. 2015. Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Intercropping of Switchgrass and Hybrid Poplar. American Society of Agronomy Annual Meetings, Minneapolis, MN, Abstract. November 15-18, 2015.

Publications (Norberg)

Abstracts

Steve Norberg, Earl Creech, Don Llewellyn, Steve Fransen, and Shannon Neibergs. 2015. Cutting Irrigated Hay Costs By Using Soybeans. Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium, Reno, NV.

Steve Norberg, Don Llewellyn, Steve Fransen Shannon Neibergs. 2015. Using Chlorophyll Meter and Tissue Testing To Determine In-Season Nitrogen Needs in Timothy Hay Production. Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium, Reno, NV.

Wyoming

Publications

Book Chapter (Refereed)

Popular articles (refereed)

Abstracts

Extension publications

Islam, M.A. 2014. Ergot Poisoning: A Forage-Related Animal Disorder. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 25, No. 83, December 6, 2014.

Presentations

Islam, M.A. 2014. Fenugreek and Its Multipurpose Use. An invited presentation at the UW Botany Department December 12 2014. Laramie, WY.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Forage Crop Production and Culture in Japan. The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science-US Alumni Association 5th Multidisciplinary Science Forum International Annual Meetings November 7 2014. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.

Islam, M.A. 2014. WERA 1014 Regional Project Report: On-going/Completed Research. University Inn, Utah State University, October 27-28 2014. Logan, UT.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Fenugreek: A Specialty Crop with Many Uses. An invited presentation at the Colorado State University October 16 2014. Fort Collins, CO.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Grass-Legume Mixtures. Tear Down the Walls Annual Meeting at Western Nebraska Community College, August 13-14 2014. Sidney, NE.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Wyoming NCCC-31 Report-Ecophysiological Aspects of Forage Management. Kellogg Biological Station, June 17-19 2014. Hickory Corners, MI.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Wyoming Chapter Gamma Sigma Delta. GSD Conclave at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, June 2-4 2014. Lincoln, NE.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Grass and Forage Research at the University of Wyoming, USA. An invited presentation at the Miyazaki University March 19 2014. Miyazaki, Japan.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Fenugreek has potential for multipurpose use. An invited presentation at the Tokyo University March 10 2014. Tokyo, Japan.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Multipurpose use of forage crops: Germplasm search and evaluation for cultivar development. An invited presentation at the Hokkaido University March 7 2014. Hokkaido, Japan.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Multipurpose use of forage crops: Germplasm search and evaluation. An invited presentation at the 267th Asia Seminar at the Hiroshima University February 24 2014. Hiroshima, Japan.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Annual Forages: Species, Varieties, and Importance. Wyoming Beef Production Convention, November 18, 2014. Torrington, WY.

Islam, M.A. and Stump, W. 2014. Quinoa, A potential crop for Wyoming? Specialty Crop Workshop, November 1, 2014. Wheatland, WY.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Forage Crop Trials in Wyoming. LREC Field Day, August 28, 2014. Laramie, WY.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Quinoa Variety Trials in Wyoming. LREC Field Day, August 28, 2014. Laramie, WY.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Roundup Ready Alfalfa and Forage Trials: An Update. SAREC Field Day, August 21, 2014. Lingle, WY.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Economics of Tall Fescue Forage and Seed Production. PREC Field Day, July 17, 2014. Powell, WY.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Forage Establishment: Factors to Consider. Wyoming Forage Field Day, July 10, 2014. Eden Valley Community Center, Farson, WY.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Grass-Legume Mixtures and Grass Hay Production Studies. ShREC Field Day, June 14, 2014. Sheridan, WY.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Forage Variety Selection. Master Hay Grower, February 3, 2014. Agriculture Resource and Learning Center, Casper, WY.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Forage Crops Under Irrigation in Wyoming. Cattleman’s Update, February 3, 2014. Albany County Fairgrounds, Laramie, WY.

Islam, M.A. 2014. Nutrient Management in Forage Crops. 2014 Wyoming Certification Rendezvous, January 22, 2014. Casper, WY.

12/22/2016

Colorado

Villalobos, L., and J.E. Brummer. 2016. Cool-Season Annual Forages and Mixtures to Extend the Grazing Season into the Fall. Abstract No. 113-1, ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, http://scisoc.confex.com/crops/2016am/webprogram/Paper99402.html.

Brummer, J. E., J.W. MacAdam, G. Shewmaker, and M.A. Islam. 2016. Establishing Birdsfoot Trefoil in the Mountain West. Utah State Univ. Ext. Fact Sheet AG/Forages/2016-02pr. Logan, UT. 9 pp.

Idaho

Proceeding:

Shewmaker, G.E., M. Bohle, and S. Fransen. 2016. Pasture and grazing management extension programming in Northwestern USA. p. 544-545 In A. Iwaasa, H.A. Lardner, M. Schellenberg, W. Willms, and K. Larson (eds.) USB drive, Proceedings 10th Int. Rangeland Congress, 17-25 July 2016, Saskatoon, Canada.

Abstract:

Montana

Refereed Publications:

Miller, P.R., E.C. Glunk, J.A. Holmes, R.E. Engel. 2016. Barley vs. spring and winter pea forage crop yield and quality, and effect on subsequent wheat in southwestern Montana. Agron. Journ. Submitted.

Staudenmeyer, D.M., D. Fuga, E.C. Glunk. 2016. Preference and forage quality of 13 cultivars of forage barley and 2 cultivars of oats when grazed by sheep. Am. J. Exp. Agric. Submitted.

Sapkota, A., D.M. Staudenmeyer, R.N. Stougaard, E.C. Glunk, J.A. Torrion. 2016. Optimizing Boron maintenance fertilizer for alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) in Montana. MSU College of Agriculture and Extension Research Report. Vol 2.

Williams, A.R., D.M. Staudenmeyer, R.L. Endecott, E.C. Glunk. 2016. Evaluating the use of BMR corn as an acceptable forage source for grazing cattle. MSU College of Agriculture and Extension Research Report. Vol 2.

Wichman, D., E.C. Glunk. 2016. Nine year dry matter production of 39 grass entries in Central Montana. MSU College of Agriculture and Extension Research Report. Vol 2.

Nix, E.E., D.L Ragen, J.G.P. Bowman, R.W. Kott, M.K. Petersen, A.W. Lenssen, P.G. Hatfield, E.C. Glunk. 2016. Forage intake and wastage by ewes in pea/hay barley swath grazing and bale feeding systems. Am. J. Exp. Agric. Volume 12, No. 3:1-6.

Abstracts:

Sapkota, A. J.A. Torrion. R.N. Stougaard, D.M. Staudenmeyer, E.C. Glunk. Optimizing Boron maintenance fertilization for alfalfa. North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference. Madison, WI. July 2016.

Williams, A., R.L. Endecott, E.C. Glunk. 2016. Evaluating the use of BMR corn as an acceptable forage source for grazing cattle. Montana State University Undergraduate Scholars Program Symposium.

Extension Publications:

Glunk, E.C., M. Van Emon, R. Malisani. “Collecting a Feed or Forage Sample for Analysis”. Montana State University Extension MontGuide. MT201610HR. June 2016.

Van Emon, M., E.C. Glunk, C. Buck. “Forage Analysis Interpretation”. MT201609HR. June 2016.

Utah

Catanese, F., R. Distel, and J. Villalba. 2015. Expression of conditioned preference for low-quality food in sheep is modulated by foraging cost. Animal 9: 1045-1052.

Grabber, J.H., W.K. Coblentz, H. Riday, T.C. Griggs, D.H. Min, J.W. MacAdam, and K. A. Cassida. 2015. Protein and dry matter degradability of European- and Mediterranean-derived birdsfoot trefoil cultivars grown in the colder continental USA. Crop Science 55: 1356-1364.

Gregorini, P., J. Villalba, F.D. Provenza, P.C. Beukes, and M. Forbes. 2015. Modelling preference and diet selection patterns by grazing ruminants: A development in a mechanistic model of a grazing dairy cow, MINDY. Animal Production Science 55: 360-375.

Jensen, K.B., D. Singh, B.S. Bushman, and J.G. Robins. 2015. Registration of Arsenal meadow bromegrass. Journal of Plant Registrations 9: 304-310.

Jones, T.A., T.A. Monaco, and C.W. Rigby. 2015. The potential of novel native plant materials for the restoration of novel ecosystems. Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene 3: 000047.

Leffler, A.J., J.J. James, T.A. Monaco, and R.L. Sheley. 2015. A new perspective on trait differences between native and invasive exotic plants: reply to critique. Ecology. 96:1152-1153.

Li, X., B. Alarcon-Zuniga, J. Kang, M. Tahir, Q. Jiang, Y. Wei, R. Reyno, J.G. Robins, and E. Brummer. 2015. Mapping fall dormancy and winter injury in tetraploid alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.). Crop Science 55: 1-17.

MacAdam, J.W., and S.R. Hunt. 2015. Using a rising plate meter to determine paddock size for rotational grazing. AG/Forages/2015/01pr. Utah State University Cooperative Extension Service, Logan. http://extension.usu.edu/htm/publications/publication=15793&custom=1.

MacAdam, J.W., and J.J. Villalba. 2015. Beneficial effects of temperate forage legumes that contain condensed tannins. Agriculture 5: 475-491.

Pearson, C.H., S.R. Larson, C.M. Keske, and K.B. Jensen. 2015. Native grasses for biomass production at high elevations, pp. 101-132 In Cruz, V.M.Z., and D.A. Dierig (ed.) Industrial Crops Breeding for Bioenergy and Bioproducts. New York: Springer.

Robins, J.G., B.S. Bushman, S. Escribano, and K.B. Jensen. 2015. Heterosis for protein, digestibility, fiber, and water soluble carbohydrates in nine sources of orchardgrass germplasm. Euphytica 204: 503-511.

Russell, J., and D. Feuz. 2015. The optimal cow size for Intermountain cow-calf operations AG/Applied Economics/2015-01pr. Utah State University Cooperative Extension Service, Logan. http://extension.usu.edu/htm/publications/publication=15766&custom=1

Saunders, C.S., S.Y. Yang, J.S. Eun, D. Feuz, and D. Zobell. 2015. Feeding brown midrib corn silage-based diet to growing beef steers improves growth performance and economic returns. Canadian Journal of Animal Science 95: 625-631.

Villalba, J., F.D. Provenza, F. Catanese, and R. Distel. 2015. Understanding and manipulating diet choice in grazing animals. Animal Production Science 55: 261-271.

Villalba, J., R. Cabassu, and S. Gunter. 2015. Forage choice in pasturelands: Influence on cattle foraging behavior and production. Journal of Animal Science 93: 1729-1740.

Wang, R., S.R. Larson, K.B. Jensen, B.S. Bushman, L.R. Dehaan, S. Wang, and X. Yan. 2015. Genome evolution of intermediate wheatgrass as revealed by EST-SSR markers developed from its three progenitor diploid species. Genome 58: 63-70.

Yun, L., S.R. Larson, K.B. Jensen, J.E. Staub, and P.R. Grossl. 2015. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) and candidate genes associated with trace element concentrations in perennial grasses grown on phytotoxic soil contaminated with heavy metals. Plant and Soil 396: 277-296.

Zhu, L., D.A. Johnson, W. Wang, L. Ma, and Y. Rong. 2015. Grazing effects on carbon fluxes in a northern China grassland. Journal of Arid Environments 114: 41-48.

Wyoming

Journal:

Adjesiwor, A.T., Islam, M.A., Zheljazkov, V.D., Ritten, J.P., and Garcia y Garcia, A. Grass-legume seed mass ratios and nitrogen rates influence forage yield, nutritive value, and profitability. Crop Science (in press).

Islam, M.A., Obour, A.K., Rule, D., Bandara, M., and Acharya, S. Forage and seed production potential, nutritive value, and fatty acid profile of fenugreek. Crop Science (in press).

Adjesiwor, A.T. and Islam, M.A. 2016. Rising nitrogen fertilizer prices and projected increase in maize ethanol production: the future of forage production and the potential of legumes in forage production systems. Grassland Science 62:203-212. doi: 10.1111/grs.12130.

Tracy, B.F., Albrecht, K., Flores, J., Hall, M., Islam, M.A., Jones G., Lamp, W., MacAdam, J.W., Skinner, H., and Teutsch, C. 2016. Evaluation of alfalfa-tall fescue mixtures across multiple environments. Crop Science 56:2026-2034. doi: 10.2135/cropsci2015.09.0553.

Sintim, H.Y., Adjesiwor, A.T., Zheljazkov, V.D., Islam, M.A., and Obour, A.K. 2016. Nitrogen application in sainfoin under rain-fed conditions in Wyoming: Productivity and cost implications. Agronomy Journal 108:294–300. doi: 10.2134/agronj2015.0317.

Book Chapter (Refereed):

Islam, M.A. and Adjesiwor, A.T. 2016. Forage Crops and Their Photosynthesis. In: Handbook of Photosynthesis, 3rd Edition (M. Pessarakli, Ed.), pp. 523-531. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Publishing Company, Florida.

Reviewed Proceedings:

Islam, M.A. 2016. Legume Adoption Practices in the Central Great Plains of USA and Their Benefits in the Face of Climate Change. Proceedings of the International Conference on Envisioning Our Common Future December 22-23, 2016 Dhaka University, Bangladesh.

Islam, M.A. 2016. Plant Diversity for Resilient Production and Environmental Benefits in the Changing World. Proceedings of the International Conference on Changing the World through Japan’s Scientific Endeavors “Japan’s Rapidly Aging Society” November 12, 2016 Harvard University, Boston, MA (Japan-US Science Forum in Boston).

Islam, M.A. 2016. Managing Plant Diversity for Resilient Forage Systems and Environmental Benefits in the Mountain West. Proceedings of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings November 7-9, 2016 Phoenix, AZ (American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America).

Nilahyane, A., Islam, M.A., Garcia y Garcia, A., and Mesbah, A.O. 2016. Corn for silage response to water in a semi-arid environment. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Annual Meetings July 17-20, 2016. Orlando, FL.

Extension Bulletins/Papers (Refereed) and Educational Materials/Factsheets including Newspaper Articles:

Islam, M.A. 2016. Silage: Production and Feeding – Part V. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, December 17, 2016.

Islam, M.A. 2016. Silage: Production and Feeding – Part IV. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, October 22, 2016.

Brummer, J.E., MacAdam, J.W., Shewmaker, G., and Islam, M.A., 2016. Establishing Birdsfoot Trefoil in the Mountain West. 2016. Bulletin 1 AG/Forages/2016-02pr, Utah State University Extension Publications at DigitalCommons@USU, pp. 1-9, September 2016. Paper 1585. Available at: http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/1585/ (verified January 23, 2017)

Sarkar, S. and Islam, M.A. 2016. Response of bird’s-foot trefoil cultivars to producer’s field. 2016 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 169-170. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2016-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified January 23, 2017).

Horn, B.E., Islam, M.A., Smith, D., Jeliazkov, V., and Garcia y Garcia, A. 2016. Perennial cool-season grasses for hay production and fall grazing under full and limited irrigation. 2016 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 149-150. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2016-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified January 23, 2017).

Ashilenje, D.S. and Islam, M.A. 2016. Evaluation of forage productivity and environmental benefits of meadow bromegrass in various mixtures with popular legumes under irrigation. 2016 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 143-144. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2016-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified January 23, 2017).

Sarkar, S. and Islam, M.A. 2016. Bird’s-foot trefoil response to planting method and harvesting frequency. 2016 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 113-114. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2016-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified January 23, 2017).

Baskota, S. and Islam, M.A. 2016. Evaluation of quinoa and fenugreek in Wyoming conditions. 2016 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 97-98. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2016-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified January 23, 2017).

Nilahyane, A., Islam, M.A., and Garcia y Garcia, A. 2016. Quality response of irrigated silage corn under on-surface and sub-surface drip irrigation systems. 2016 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 67-68. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2016-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified January 23, 2017).

Nilahyane, A., Islam, M.A., and Garcia y Garcia, A. 2016. Effect of irrigation on physiological traits of corn for silage grown under on-surface drip-irrigation system. 2016 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 65-66. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2016-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified January 23, 2017).

Ashilenje, D.S., Islam, M.A. 2016. Alfalfa growth forms, light capture, and nitrogen fixation interact to influence durability of legume in meadow bromegrass mixtures. 2016 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 27-28. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2016-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified January 23, 2017).

Islam, M.A. 2016. Silage: Production and Feeding – Part III. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, August 26, 2016.

Islam, M.A. 2016. Silage: Production and Feeding – Part II. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, June 24, 2016.

Islam, M.A. 2016. Silage: Alsike Clover: A High Quality Forage Legume for High Elevations. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, April 23, 2016.

Islam, M.A. 2016. Forage Variety Selection and Stand Establishment. Factsheet, Master Hay Grower, Cokeville, WY, March 3, 2016.

Islam, M.A. 2016. The Agronomy in Alfalfa. Factsheet, Alfalfa U – Loveland CO, High Plains Journal, Loveland, CO, February 25, 2016.

Islam, M.A. 2016. Silage: Production and Feeding – Part I. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, February 20, 2016.

02/01/2018

Refereed Journal Articles

Adjesiwor, A.T., Islam, M.A., Zheljazkov, V.D., Ritten, J.P., and Garcia y Garcia, A. 2017. Grass-legume seed mass ratios and nitrogen rates affect forage accumulation, nutritive value, and profitability. Crop Science. 57:1-13. doi: 10.2135/cropsci2016.09.0776.

Chail, A., J.F. Legako, L.R. Pitcher, T.C. Griggs, R.E. Ward, S. Martini, and J.W. MacAdam. 2016. Legume finishing provides beef with positive human dietary fatty acid ratios and consumer preference comparable with grain-finished beef. Journal of Animal Science 94:2184-2197.

Daly, C., Halbleib, M., Hannaway, D.B., Eaton, L.M. 201X. In Press. Environmental Limitation Mapping of Potential Biomass Resources across the Conterminous United States. Global Change Biology: Bioenergy DOI: 10.1111/gcbb.12496.

He, Feng, Kun Wang, Xianglin Li, and David B. Hannaway. 2017. Effects of precipitation and clipping intensity on net primary productivity and composition of Leymus chinensis in temperate grasslands. PLoSONE PONE-D-17-14028R3.

Hunt, S.R., J.W. MacAdam and T.C. Griggs. 2016. Seeding rate, oat companion crop and planting season effects on irrigated organic birdsfoot trefoil stands in the Mountain West USA. Crop Science 56: 463-473.

Islam, M.A., Obour, A.K., Rule, D., Bandara, M., and Acharya, S. 2017. Forage and seed production potential, nutritive value, and fatty acid profile of fenugreek. Crop Science. 57:1764–1772. doi: 10.2135/cropsci2016.08.0685.

Lui, Bo, David B. Hannaway, and Shuhao Tan. 201X. In Final Review. Can Social Capital Help Younger Herders Rent Grassland Areas? Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics.

Mikha, M.M., Widiastuti, D.P., Hurisso, T.T., Brummer, J.E., Davis, J.G. 2017. Influence of Composted Dairy Manure and Perennial Forage on Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Fractions during Transition into Organic Management. Agriculture-Basel, 7(5).

Payne, C., Wolfrum, E.J., Nagle, N., Brummer, J.E., Hansen, N.C. 2017. Evaluation of Fifteen Cultivars of Cool-Season Perennial Grasses as Biofuel Feedstocks Using Near-Infrared. Agronomy Journal, 109(5), 1923-1934.

Solomon, J., Macoon, B., Lang, D. J., Vann, R. C., Ward, S. (2017). Animal and forage responses on Maximus, a tetraploid cultivar vs Marshall, a diploid cultivar of annual ryegrass. Grass and Forage Science. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/gfs.12331

Solomon, J., Macoon, B., Lang, D. J. (2017). Harvest management based on leaf stage of a tetraploid vs. a diploid cultivar of annual ryegrass. Grass and Forage Science, 72(4), 743-756. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/gfs.12313

Solomon, J., Davison, J. C., Western Society of Crop Science Annual Meeting, Academic, Conference, "Deficit Irrigation Influence on Forage Sorghum Biomass Production and Silage Quality", Accepted, Crop Science Society of America. (June 7, 2017).

Staudenmeyer, D.M., D. Fuga, E.C. Glunk. 2016. Preference and forage quality of 13 cultivars of forage barley and 2 cultivars of oats when grazed by sheep. Am. J. Exp. Agric.15:2.

Staudenmeyer, D. M., Bowman, J., Endecott, R., Mack, A. L., Glunk, E. (2017). The effects of feeding reduced-lignin alfalfa on growing beef cattle performance. Translational Animal Science, 1(1), 62-65. https://dl.sciencesocieties.org/publications/tas/articles/1/supplement1/62

Tracy, B.F., K. Albrecht, J. Flores, M. Hall, A. Islam, G. Jones, W. Lamp, J.W. MacAdam, H. Skinner, and C. Teutsch. 2016. Evaluation of alfalfa–tall fescue mixtures across multiple environments. Crop Science 56: 2026-2034.

Villalba, J.J., C. Spackman, B.M. Goff, J.L. Klotz, T. Griggs, and J.W. MacAdam. 2016. Interaction between a tannin-containing legume and endophyte-infected tall fescue seed on lambs’ feeding behavior and physiology. Journal of Animal Science 94: 845-857.

Villalobos, L., Brummer, J.E. 2017. Yield and Nutritive Value of Cool-Season Annual Forages and Mixtures Seeded into Pearl Millet Stubble. Agronomy Journal, 109(2), 432–441.

Wang, Musen, Zhu Yu, and David Hannaway. 2017. Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum KR107070 and a propionic acid based preservative on the fermentation characteristics, nutritive value and aerobic stability of alfalfa-corn mixture silage ensiled with four ratios. Japanese Society of Grassland Science. doi: 10.1111/grs.12178.

Wang M., L. Hou, Q. Zhang, X. Yu, L. Zhao, J. Lu, P. Mao, D. B. Hannaway. 2017. Influence of row spacing and P and N applications on seed yield components and seed yield of Siberian wildrye (Elymus sibiricus L.). Crop Science 57(4): 2205-2212. doi:10.2135/cropsci2016.08.0713

Books and Chapters in Books

Hannaway, David B., Linda Brewer, Steve Fransen, Glenn Shewmaker, Shannon Williams, and Sarah Baker. 2017. Planning and Sowing Grasslands. Chapter 10 In: Improving Grassland and Pasture Management in Agriculture. Athole Marshall and Rosemary Collins, Eds.

Islam, M.A. and Adjesiwor, A.T. 2017. Nitrogen fixation and transfer in agricultural production systems. In: Nitrogen in Agriculture - Updates, (Khan A. and Fahad S. Eds). InTech Open Publishing, London, UK (in press).

Proceedings

Ates, S.*, H. Cicek, W.B Lindsay, C.N. Hayley, D.E. Mayberry, S. Kassam, D.B. Hannaway, and M. Louhaichi. 2017. Sustainable Development of Smallholder Crop-Livestock Farming in Developing Countries. pp. XXX, In: Proc. 4th International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture and Environment. 10-12 August 2017, Solo, Indonesia.

Extension Bulletins

Ashilenje, D. and Islam, M.A. 2017. Changes in plant community structure influence forage yield and quality of irrigated meadow bromegrass-legume mixtures in Wyoming. 2017 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 126-127. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2017-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 26, 2017).

Ashilenje, D. and Islam, M.A. 2017. Meadow bromegrass in mixture with alfalfa affects light and nitrogen acquisition, forage yield, and nutritive value. 2017 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 20-21. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2017-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 26, 2017).

Baskota, S. and Islam, M.A. 2017. Evaluation of forage nutritive value of different fenugreek entries in Wyoming. 2017 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 102-103. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2017-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 26, 2017).

Baskota, S. and Islam, M.A. 2017. Evaluation of forage nutritive value of quinoa cultivars. 2017 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 18-19. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2017-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 26, 2017).

Baskota, S. and Islam, M.A. 2017. Effect of planting time on dry matter and seed yield of fenugreek. 2017 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 16-17. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2017-field-days-bulletin.pdfBrummer, J., J.W. MacAdam, G. Shewmaker, and A. Islam. 2016. Establishing birdsfoot trefoil in the Mountain West. Electronic Bulletin. AG/Forages/2016‐02pr. Utah State University Cooperative Extension Service, Logan.

Dhekney, S., Jabbour, R., and Islam, M.A. 2017. Engineering alfalfa cultivars for alfalfa weevil resistance. 2017 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 121. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2017-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 26, 2017).

Dhakal, D. and Islam, M.A. 2017. Grass-legume mixtures improve forage yield, quality, stand persistence. University of Wyoming Extension Bulletin B-1309.1, Ed. S.L. Miller, pp.1-4, August 2017. University of Wyoming, Laramie. Available at: http://www.wyoextension.org/publications/Search_Details.php?pubid=1937&pub=B-1309.1 (verified October 27, 2017).

Horn, B.E., Islam, M.A., Smith, D., Jeliazkov, V., and Garcia y Garcia, A. 2017. Perennial cool-season grasses for hay production and fall grazing under full and limited irrigation. 2016 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 124-125. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2017-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 26, 2017).

Islam, M.A. 2017. Varieties of birdsfoot trefoil – a non-bloating forage legume. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, November 18, 2017.

Islam, M.A. 2017. Grass-legume Mixtures Have Benefits Over Monoculture Systems. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, August 26, 2017.

Islam, M.A. 2017. Establishment of birdsfoot trefoil – a non-bloating forage legume. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, June 24, 2017.

Islam, M.A. 2017. Inoculation of Legumes. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, April 8, 2017.

Islam, M.A. 2017. Silage: Production and Feeding – Part VI. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, February 11, 2017.

Nilahyane, A. and Islam, M.A. 2017. Evaluation of irrigation water and nitrogen management for silage corn production in Wyoming. 2017 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 58-59. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2017-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 26, 2017).

Nilahyane, A. and Islam, M.A. 2017. Effect of water stress on yield and water use of corn for silage grown in a semiarid environment of Wyoming. 2017 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 56-57. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2017-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 26, 2017).

Nilahyane, A. and Islam, M.A. 2017. Response of silage corn to irrigation water and nitrogen under on-surface and sub-surface drip irrigation. 2017 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 54-55. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2017-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 26, 2017).

Sarkar, S. and Islam, M.A. 2017. On-farm performance of bird’s-foot trefoil cultivars. 2017 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 146-147. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2017-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 26, 2017).

Sarkar, S. and Islam, M.A. 2017. Effect of planting method, harvesting frequency, and cultivars on yield of bird’s-foot trefoil. 2017 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 104-105. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2017-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified October 26, 2017). (verified October 26, 2017).

Popular Press and UAES Publications

Creech, J.E. 2016. Considerations when switching from alfalfa to corn (9th ed., vol. 17, pp. 21-22). Progressive Forage Grower.

Davison, J. C., Solomon, J., Lawry, T. (2017). 2016 Alfalfa Variety Trial in Western Nevada: Initial Production Results. UNCE.

Miller, P.R., E.C. Glunk, J.A. Holmes, and R.E. Engel. Pea and barley hay as fallow replacement for dryland wheat. Accepted December 22, 2017.

Sapkota, A., D.M. Staudenmeyer, R.N. Stougaard, E.C. Glunk, J.A. Torrion. 2016. Optimizing Boron maintenance fertilizer for alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) in Montana. MSU College of Agriculture and Extension Research Report. Vol 2.

Shewmaker, G.E. 2017. Maximize hay marketing and feeding with hay tests. Progressive Forage web page: 15 June 2017 https://www.progressiveforage.com/forage-production/harvest-and-storage/maximize-hay-marketing-and-feeding-with-hay-tests; and print: 7:18-19.

Shewmaker, Glenn. 2017. Measure bale moisture in real time. Hay and Forage Grower, April/May 2017: 18-19

Shewmaker, G.E. 2017. Did the alfalfa survive the winter? Progressive Forage 1 April 2017. 18(4):11-13.

Shewmaker, G.E. 2017. Organic hay—is it right for you? Progressive Forage 8 February 2017https://www.progressiveforage.com/forage-production/management/organic-hay-is-it-right-for-you

Shewmaker, G.E. 2016. What is your cost of hay production this season? Progressive Forage 1 December 2016. https://www.progressiveforage.com/forage-production/management/what-is-your-cost-of-hay-production-this-season

Villalobos, L., Brummer, J.E. 2017. High Quality Forage Mixtures Extend Grazing Season. CSA News Magazine, 62(4):16. dl.sciencesocieties.org/publications/csa/pdfs/62/4/16.

Published Abstracts

Ashilenje, D.S. and Islam, M.A. 2017. Profiling canopy light interception and growth forms to predict forage yield and nutritive value for meadow bromegrass-alfalfa mixtures. Proceedings of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings October 22-25 2017. Tampa, FL (American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America).

Chail, A., J. Legako, S. Martini, R.E. Ward, and J.W. MacAdam. 2016. Comparison of proximate composition, pH and fatty acids of beef ribeye steaks from forage and conventional feedlot finished cattle. Meat Science 112: 147. www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0309174015002430

Gardner, T., J. Legako, T. Murphy, K. Yardley, A. Chail, and J.W. MacAdam. 2016. Effect of beef finishing diet and retail display on oxidative volatile compounds and their relationship with beef color. Meat Science 112: 147. www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0309174015002429

Glunk, E., Stougaard, R., Torrion, J. (2017). Effects of irrigation and Boron fertilization on yield and forage quality of alfalfa. Parma, ID: Western Section of Crop Science.

Hannaway, David B., David Mouat, and Linda J. Brewer. 2017. Greening the Desert: Strategies and Tools for Sustainability. Proc. Kubuqi International Desert Forum. Kubuqi, Inner Mongolia. July 28-30.

Islam, M.A. 2017. Legume adoption practices in the central great plains of USA for sustainable agricultural production in the face of climate change. Proceedings of the 2^nd International Conference on Plant Science and Physiology June 26-29, 2017 Bangkok, Thailand (Conference Series Limited, UK).

Islam, M.A. 2017. Understanding Plant Diversity and Physiology for Resilient Production Systems and Environmental Benefits. Proceedings of the 2^nd International Conference on Plant Science and Physiology June 26-29, 2017 Bangkok, Thailand (Conference Series Limited, UK).

Islam, M.A. 2017. Silent Decline in Soil Potassium May Influence Sustainable Production of Alfalfa. Proceedings of the International - Conference Frontiers of Potassium January 25-27, 2017 Rome, Italy (International Plant Nutrient Institute).

Khan, M.G., S.Y. Yang, J.-S. Eun and J.W. MacAdam. 2016. Nitrogen excretion of lactating dairy cows fed alfalfa hay- or birdsfoot trefoil hay-based high-forage diet. ADSA ASAS Joint Annual Meeting, 19-23 July 2016, Salt Lake City, UT.

Kreykes, M., K. Cassida, E. van Santen, J.W. MacAdam, and T. Griggs. 2016. Forage yield, quality, and root characteristics of birdsfoot trefoil-tall fescue pastures. Annual Meeting of ASA/CSSA/SSSA, Phoenix, AZ, Nov. 6-9,2016. Online https://scisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2016am/webprogram/Paper99596.html (poster)

MacAdam, J.W., K.A. Beauchemin, A.I. Bolletta, and L.R. Pitcher. 2016. Reduced enteric methane emissions on legume vs. grass irrigated pastures. ADSA ASAS Joint Annual Meeting, 19-23 July 2016, Salt Lake City, UT.

MacAdam, J.W. and T.C. Griggs. 2016. Source and implications of elevated non- fibrous carbohydrates in the perennial legume birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.). In Annual Meetings Abstracts. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.

Miller, P., Bekkerman, A., Rick, T. L., Menalled, F., Walker, R., Ward, L., Zabinski, C., Glunk, E. (2017). Integrated Crop Livestock Research in Montana – Challenges and Challenges (222-1 ed., vol. 2017). Madison, WI: ASA-CSSA-SSSA. https://scisoc.confex.com/crops/2017am/webprogram/Paper106163.html

Myers, Cheyanne A., G. Shewmaker, R. Findlay, R. Roemer, J. Sagers, J. Hogge, and G. E. Chibisa. 2017. The nutritive value of alfalfa varieties grown at two different elevations in Idaho. Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research 26-27 July 2017, Boise State University, Boise, ID.

Pieper, M., J.E. Creech, S.L. Hines, G. Cardon, and R. Ramirez. 2016. Silage corn hybrid response to row spacing and plant density in the Intermountain West. Madison, WI: American Society of Agronomy. scisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2016am/webprogram/Paper101330.html

Shewmaker, G.E. 2017. Evaluation of seed coating products on alfalfa. [Abstract 101455 and Poster 459-1319] American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL, 6-8 November 2017.

Shewmaker, G.E. and R.R. Roemer. 2017. Evaluation of Foliar Applied Products on Alfalfa. [Abstract] Western Crop Science Society Annual Meeting, Parma, ID 6-7 May 2017.