Registration of ‘Goldmine’ Big Bluestem

Authors

Kenneth P. Vogel, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
R B. Mitchell, USDA-ARSFollow
Terry J. Klopfenstein, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Bruce E. Anderson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2006

Citation

Vogel, K.P., R.B. Mitchell, T.J. Klopfenstein, and B.E. Anderson. 2006. Registration of ‘Goldmine’ big bluestem. Crop Sci. 46:2314-2315.

Comments

U.S. government work

Abstract

‘Goldmine’ big bluestem [Andropogon gerardii Vitman.] (Reg. no. CV-14, PI 641702) was released in May 2004 by the USDA-ARS and the Agricultural ResearchDivision, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska. Goldmine is a perennial warm-season grass cultivar that produces forage with moderately improved in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD), protein concentration, and improved forage yields in some hay management systems. Animal gains from Goldmine were greater than its parent cultivar when utilized by beef cattle in well-managed grazing systems. Goldmine was tested as Kaw C3.