NF98-372 Preparation and Use of Wheatgrass Stands after CRP and Associated Costs/Income — Part I

Authors

Patrick E. Reece, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Tom Holman, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
David W. Cook, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Date of this Version

1998

Document Type

Article

Comments

©1998, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

Wheatgrass species (Agropyron spp.) were seeded on many Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres in western Nebraska and adjoining states. These species included crested (A. cristatum, desertorum), intermediate (A. intermedium), pubescent (A. trichophorum) and western (A. smithii) wheatgrasses. Good to excellent stands of wheatgrass can be valuable forages sources for livestock during the spring, summer, or fall, however, accumulation of large amounts of poor quality residual herbage during 10-year CRP contract periods can reduce animal performance.

This NebGuide discusses field evaluations, results, recommended preparations, spring and summer grazing after CRP; and associated costs and income potential.