Grazing Principles for Profitable and Regenerative Resource Management Series: III. Factors Affecting the Magnitude of Grazing Effects on Plant Responses and Forage Quality
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- January 25, 2022
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Overview
This series aims to help readers manage forage quality and quantity, improve grazing profitability, manage stocking rate, and how to use these concepts on their land. This publication details the major factors that affect grazing and how plants interact with various environmental conditions. (8 pages)
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