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The Dudley Smith Initiative
Dudley Smith Researchers at the Dudley Smith Farm in Christian County are investigating extended pasture rotations with beef cattle integrated into conservation-based row crop production. Cattle graze three types of pasture during the growing season. The goal of this system is to produce forage for cattle year round without reliance on external feed sources. Cash crops provide additional income.
Dudley Smith Farm
UIUC researchers are studying an integrated cropping system that uses pasture with beef cattle and cash crops grown on the same land unit is being investigated at the Dudley Smith Farm near Pana, IL. The goal of the integrated system is to diversify the farming operation and lessen reliance on fertilizer, pesticide and fossil fuels. The farm also supports research on bioenergy crop production.
Illinois Agronomy Handbook: Alternative Crops
Chapter contains information on growing, managing, and selling alternative crops in Illinois.
Bioenergy Conference in Kirksville, MO
Coke and farmers compete for scarce water in India
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