Source: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING submitted to
ENHANCING MANAGEMENT, PRODUCTION, AND SUSTAINABILITY OF GRAZING RUMINANTS IN EXTENSIVE LANDSCAPES
Sponsoring Institution
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Project Status
TERMINATED
Funding Source
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Accession No.
1005185
Grant No.
(N/A)
Project No.
WYO-545-15
Proposal No.
(N/A)
Multistate No.
W-2012
Program Code
(N/A)
Project Start Date
Nov 6, 2014
Project End Date
Sep 30, 2019
Grant Year
(N/A)
Project Director
Islam, M..
Recipient Organization
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
1000 E UNIVERSITY AVE DEPARTMENT 3434
LARAMIE,WY 82071-2000
Performing Department
Plant Sciences
Non Technical Summary
The landscape and climate of the Western U.S. provides abundant range and agricultural lands suited to grazing and forage production, leading to a dominance of cow-calf and ewe-lamb systems in this region. The nutritional value of forages, particularly those grazed from rangeland, is highly variable in space and time, with nutrient quality and/or quantity often limiting optimum levels of livestock production. The development of scientifically sound nutritional management tactics for livestock in variable and often extensive conditions presents unique challenges to researchers. The focus of this Multistate Research Project is to contribute to our basic understanding of processes in (1) the plant-animal-landscape interface, (2) nutrient digestion and utilization from forages, (3) nutritional management strategies based on grazed or harvested forages, and (4) methods to understand forage intake in grazing ruminants. The goal is to improve livestock digestive, metabolic, behavioral, production, and integrated system responses, and to facilitate transfer of this information to users such as livestock producers and land managers both private and public. Continuous communication and collaboration among scientists working in this discipline will promote more rapid development and transfer of new knowledge related to sustainable livestock production from forage-based systems.
Animal Health Component
0%
Research Effort Categories
Basic
50%
Applied
50%
Developmental
(N/A)
Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)Subject of Investigation (SOI)Field of Science (FOS)Percent
3071699102050%
1210799101050%
Goals / Objectives
1.Assess variation across space and time for n-alkane composition in unique classes of forages common to the Western United States, which is necessary for predicting feed intakes and diet choices of grazing ruminant animals. 2.Coordinate research and extension activities in extensive livestock production systems. Provide professional development and mentoring opportunities for committee participants, young scientists, stakeholders, and graduate students.
Project Methods
Members of this Multistate Research Project will coordinate and/or collaborate on common research themes specific to research and extension objectives. All participating states including Wyoming will select a sampling date when forages will be at their peak vegetative (e.g., spring) and dormant state (e.g., late summer), collect samples, and process for determining alkane concentrations. All collected and processed (e.g., ground) samples will be sent to a wet chemistry lab (to be determined) specialized in n-alkane analysis for a common and standard analysis. This project will facilitate collaborations, manuscript reviews, and develop new approaches to improve ruminant use of forages in Western rangeland environments. Initial transfer of information to the general public will occur through Extension faculty programming efforts. A series of Extension fact sheets will be written based on the journal articles. Segments of the fact sheets or summaries will be placed in the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) Field Days Bulletin, Extension newsletters and local newspapers and livestock and forage-related magazines. Web-based information will be prepared with links to the project. Development of venues that will disseminate the expertise of members within the group, as well as, nationally and internationally recognized leaders in range livestock production will be a priority for this group. Additionally, results from Wyoming will be presented in the Wyoming forage field days and AES field days every year. This Multistate Research Project will sponsor symposia or workshops on basic understanding of the plant-animal interface and resulting forage-based ruminant management strategies. Members of the Multistate Research Project will incorporate discussions during each annual meeting led by senior members of the committee over subjects that include but are not limited to grantmanship in the area of grazing livestock research, publishing journal papers, and experimental design. These discussions will be aimed at providing graduate and young scientists advice on how to develop research programs, examples of successful publications and grants, and developing a strong promotion and tenure packet.

Progress 11/06/14 to 09/30/19

Outputs
Target Audience:Beef industry, sheep industry, forage industry, scientific community, livestock producers. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The project has provided professional development and mentoring opportunities to young scientists and graduate students through research, training, and field days. Additionally, outreach and demonstrations were conducted for producers during field days. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Information and results had been delivered to relevant communities such as ranchers, producers, and students. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? 1.Protocols for collecting and storing forage samples on cool (C3) and warm (C4) plants, and on legumes, were determined. Where possible, environmental measures (e.g., elevation; soil description; precipitation) corresponding with the plant sampling were collected. 2.The agenda and tentative speakers for the 5th Grazing Livestock Nutrition Conference (GLNC) were determined. The conference was held in Park City, UT, in July 2016. A USDA Conference proposal had been submitted to facilitate hosting the GLNC. Results of local studies had been demonstrated to AES Field Days. 3.Through engagement of 36 graduate and undergraduate students in research activities underway within this MultistateResearch Project, young scientists have been provided opportunities to develop skills in the design and conduct of successful research programs, and experience with publication and grantsmanship. Five local grad students and two undergraduate students received training on forage production and forage quality.

Publications

  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Tracy, B.F., Foster, J.L., Butler, T.J., Islam, M.A., Toledo, D., and Vendramini, J.M.B. 2018. Resilience in Forage and Grazinglands. Crop Science. 58:3142. doi: 10.2135/cropsci2017.05.0317.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Nilahyane, A., Islam, M.A., Mesbah, A.O., and Garcia y Garcia, A. 2018. Evaluation of silage corn yield gap: An approach for sustainable production in the semi-arid region of USA. Sustainability. 10, 2523; doi:10.3390/su10072523
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Dhakal, D. and Islam, M.A. 2018. Grass-legume mixtures for improved soil health in cultivated agroecosystem. Sustainability. 10, 2718; doi:10.3390/su10082718.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Nilahyane, A., Islam, M.A., Mesbah, A.O., and Garcia y Garcia, A. 2018. Effect of irrigation and nitrogen fertilization strategies on silage corn grown in semi-arid conditions. Agronomy. 8, 208; doi:10.3390/agronomy8100208.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Islam, M.A. and Ashilenje, D. 2018. Diversified forage cropping systems and their implications on resilience and productivity. Sustainability. 10, 3920; doi:10.3390/su10113920.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Aryal, P. and Islam, M.A. 2018. Establishment of forage kochia in seeding mixtures with perennial grasses. Grassland Science. 00:18. doi.org/10.1111/grs.12228.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Aryal, P. and Islam, M.A. 2018. Effect of forage kochia on seedling growth of cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) and perennial grasses. Invasive Plant Science and Management. 11:201207. doi: 10.1017/inp.2018.27.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Homer, A., Islam, M.A., Krall, J.M., Nachtman, J.J., and Groose, R.W. 2019. Registration of WyoWinter Feed Pea for the US Central Great Plains. Journal of Plant Registrations. 13:128-133. doi:10.3198/jpr2018.07.0047crc
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Islam, M.A. 2018. The silent decline in soil potassium levels and its effect on alfalfa productivity in the Central and Western U.S. Proceedings of the North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference Annual Meetings June 4-6, 2018. Logan, UT (NAAIC, Trifolium, & Grass Breeders).
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Khatiwada1, B., Acharya, S.N., Larney, F., Lupwayi, N.Z., Smith, E., and Islam, M.A. 2018. Ability of sainfoin and cicer milkvetch populations to rejuvenate existing pastures in western Canada. Proceedings of the Western Society of Crop Science Annual Meetings June 19-20, 2018. Laramie, WY (Western Society of Crop Science).
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Ashilenje, D.S. and Islam, M.A. 2018. Benefits of grass-legume mixture extend to nitrogen gains and alleviation of greenhouse gas emissions in Wyoming. Proceedings of the Western Society of Crop Science Annual Meetings June 1920, 2018. Laramie, WY (Western Society of Crop Science).
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Ashilenje, D.S. and Islam, M.A. 2018. Plant community structure and nitrogen dynamics underlie sustained productivity of grass-legume forage mixtures in Wyoming. Proceedings of the Western Society of Crop Science Annual Meetings June 19-20, 2018. Laramie, WY (Western Society of Crop Science).
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Baidoo, M. and Islam, M.A. 2018. Potassium and Harvest Time Affect Production and Nutritive Value of Alfalfa. Proceedings of the Western Society of Crop Science Annual Meetings June 19-20, 2018. Laramie, WY (Western Society of Crop Science).
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Baidoo, M. and Islam, M.A. 2018. Effect of Potassium and Harvest Time on Forage Accumulation and Potassium Uptake of Alfalfa. Proceedings of the Western Society of Crop Science Annual Meetings June 19-20, 2018. Laramie, WY (Western Society of Crop Science).
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Islam, M.A. 2018. Response of Alfalfa to Soil Potassium, Cultivars, and Harvesting Intervals. Proceedings of the International Congress and Exo on Agriculture and Horticulture August 13-14, 2018. Amsterdam, Netherlands (Scientific Federations, UK).
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Baidoo, M. and Islam, M.A. 2018. Effect of Potassium and Harvest Time on Potassium Uptake and Nutritive Value of Alfalfa. Proceedings of the ASA-CSSA International Annual Meetings November 4-7, 2018. Baltimore, MD (American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America).
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Baidoo, M. and Islam, M.A. 2018. Response of Alfalfa Cultivars to Potassium and Harvest Time. Proceedings of the ASACSSA International Annual Meetings November 4-7, 2018. Baltimore, MD (American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America).
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2019 Citation: Islam, M.A. and Baidoo, M. 2019. Soil Potassium Levels and Its Effect on Alfalfa Productivity. Proceedings of the SSSA International Soils Meeting January 6-9, 2019. San Diego, CA (American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America).
  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Awaiting Publication Year Published: 2019 Citation: Islam, M.A. and Nilahyane, A. 2019. Water Stress Effects on Growth and Physiology of Corn. In: Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress, 4th Edition (M. Pessarakli, Ed.). CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Publishing Company, Florida. (In press).
  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Awaiting Publication Year Published: 2019 Citation: Islam, M.A. and Adjesiwor, A. T. 2019. Moisture Stress and its Effects on Forage Production Systems. In: Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress, 4th Edition (M. Pessarakli, Ed.). CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Publishing Company, Florida. (In press).


Progress 10/01/17 to 09/30/18

Outputs
Target Audience:Beef industry, sheep industry, forage industry, scientific community, livestock producers. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Thisproject has provided professional development and mentoring opportunities to young scientists and graduate students through research, training, and field days. Also, outreach and demonstrations were conducted for producers during field days. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Results and informationweredelivered to relevant communities such as ranchers, producers, and students. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?The project will be continued, data will be collected and analyzed, and findings will be disseminated to relevant communities.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? 1. Following the protocols, plant samples were collected and stored properly.Plant samples were ground according to the instructions and ground samples will be sent to the specific location(s)/lab for future analyses. 2.In the Intermountain West region, demand for new and suitable plant materials is a long-term issue and iscontinuously increasing. The objective of the study is to evaluate different advanced lines of C3 grasses with the inclusion of some local checks in relation to their growth, yield, and quality response to irrigation, fertilizer, drought, and planting time. Species used in this study include tall fescue (seven lines), tall wheatgrass (three lines), western wheatgrass (five lines), and wildrye (two lines). Fall planting was made in late August 2008 whereas spring planting was in early May 2009. Data collected on different growth parameters, persistence, and forage quality from 2009-2017 for both plantings seems to be different among species and lines. Long-term data collection will help select and develop superior and well-adapted cultivars for the region. 3.Four students (1 PhD and 2 MS) are currently working on forage agronomy programs. Two students (one PhD and one MS) graduated from forage agronomy programs: Abdelaziz Nilahyane, Ph.D., Agronomy, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Wyoming. Spring 2017. Effect of irrigation water and nitrogen on physiological traits, yield, and quality of silage corn. Saugat Baskota, M.S., Agronomy, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Wyoming. Spring 2017. Evaluation of fenugreek and quinoa in Wyoming.

Publications

  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2017 Citation: 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).
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2017 Citation: 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 2nd International Conference on Plant Science and Physiology June 26-29, 2017 Bangkok, Thailand (Conference Series Limited, UK).
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2017 Citation: Islam, M.A. 2017. Understanding Plant Diversity and Physiology for Resilient Production Systems and Environmental Benefits. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Plant Science and Physiology June 26-29, 2017 Bangkok, Thailand (Conference Series Limited, UK).
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2017 Citation: 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).
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2017 Citation: Islam, M.A. 2017. Varieties of birdsfoot trefoil  a non-bloating forage legume. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyomings Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, November 18, 2017.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2017 Citation: 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/agpubs/pubs/B1309-1.pdf.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2017 Citation: 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.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2017 Citation: 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. 57:17641772. doi: 10.2135/cropsci2016.08.0685.
  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Accepted Year Published: 2018 Citation: Islam, M.A. and Ashilenje, D. 2018. Understanding species traits and biodiversity indices to solve problems associated with legume persistence in cropping systems. In: Plant Competition in Cropping Systems, (D. Dunea, Ed.). InTechOpen, Rijeka, Croatia (in press).
  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Published Year Published: 2018 Citation: Islam, M.A. and Adjesiwor, A.T. 2018. Nitrogen fixation and transfer in agricultural production systems. In: Nitrogen in Agriculture - Updates, (Amanullah and S. Fahad. Eds), pp. 95-110. InTechOpen, Rijeka, Croatia. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.71766. Available at: https://www.intechopen.com/books/nitrogen-in-agriculture-updates/nitrogen-fixation-and-transfer-in-agricultural-production-systems.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Accepted Year Published: 2018 Citation: Islam, M.A. 2018. Effects of potassium, cultivar, and harvest time on sustainable alfalfa production. Proceedings of the 2nd World Alfalfa Congress, November 11?14, 2018, Cordoba, Argentina.


Progress 10/01/16 to 09/30/17

Outputs
Target Audience:Beef industry, sheep industry, forage industry, scientific community, livestock producers. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The project has provided professional development and mentoring opportunities to young scientists and graduate students through research, training, and field days. Additionally, outreach and demonstrations were conducted to producers during field days. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Information and results had been delivered to relevant communities such as ranchers, producers, and students. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?To accomplish the project goals, the project will be continued, data will be collected and analyzed, and finally findings will be disseminated to relevant communities.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? 1. Protocols for collecting and storing forage samples on cool (C3) and warm (C4) plants, and on legumes, were determined. Where possible, environmental measures (e.g., elevation; soil description; precipitation) corresponding with the plant sampling were collected. 2. The agenda and tentative speakers for the 5th Grazing Livestock Nutrition Conference (GLNC) were determined. The conference was held in Park City, UT, in July 2016. A USDA Conference proposal had been submitted to facilitate hosting the GLNC. Results of local studies had been demonstrated to AES Field Days. 3. Through engagement of 36 graduate and undergraduate students in research activities underway within this Multistate Research Project, young scientists have been provided opportunities to develop skills in the design and conduct of successful research programs, and experience with publication and grantsmanship. Five local grad students and two undergraduate students received training on forage production and forage quality.

Publications

  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: 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.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: 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.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: 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 108:294300. doi: 10.2134/agronj2015.0317.
  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: 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.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Islam, M.A. and Aryal, P. 2016. Planting Time and Grass Mixtures Affect Forage Kochia Establishment. Proceedings of the International Range Congress, July 3?4, 2016, Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: 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.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: 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 Japans Scientific Endeavors Japans Rapidly Aging Society November 12, 2016 Harvard University, Boston, MA (Japan-US Science Forum in Boston).
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: 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).
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: 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.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Islam, M.A. 2016. Silage: Production and Feeding  Part V. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyomings Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 26, No. 86, December 17, 2016.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Islam, M.A. 2016. Silage: Production and Feeding  Part IV. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyomings Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 26, No. 86, October 22, 2016.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: 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/
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Sarkar, S. and Islam, M.A. 2016. Response of birds-foot trefoil cultivars to producers 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.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: 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.
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2016 Citation: 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.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: Sarkar, S. and Islam, M.A. 2016. Birds-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.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: 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.


Progress 10/01/15 to 09/30/16

Outputs
Target Audience:Beef industry, sheep industry, forage industry, scientific community, livestock producers. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The project has provided professional development and mentoring opportunities to young scientists and graduate students through research, training, and field days. Outreach and demonstrations were conducted to producers during field days. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Information and results weredelivered to relevant communities such as ranchers, producers, and students and also participatants at Wyoming Forage Field Days. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?The project will be continued, data will be collected and analyzed, and finally findings will bedisseminated to relevant communities.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? 1)Plant samples werecollected and stored properly.As soon as the instructions are circulated, plant samples will be sent to the specific location(s)/lab for analyses. 2) Research and extension activities on relevant areas of forage and livestock production were conducted and are ongoing. Several extension tours and demonstrations were made. 3)Four students (2 PhD and 2 MS) were trained andare currently working on forage agronomy programs.

Publications

  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Accepted Year Published: 2016 Citation: 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.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: 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.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: 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 108:294300. doi: 10.2134/agronj2015.0317.
  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Published Year Published: 2016 Citation: 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.


Progress 11/06/14 to 09/30/15

Outputs
Target Audience:Beef industry, sheep industry, forage industry, scientific community, livestock producers. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The project provided professional development and mentoring opportunities to young scientists and graduate students through research, training, and field days. Additionally, outreach and demonstrationswere conducted to producers during field days. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Preliminary information and results had been delivered to relevant communities such as ranchers, producers, and students. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?To accomplish the project goals, the project will be continued, data will be collected and analyzed, and finally findings will be disseminated to relevant communities.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? 1. Protocols for collecting and storing forage samples on cool (C3) and warm (C4) plants, and on legumes, were determined. Where possible, environmental measures (e.g., elevation; soil description; precipitation) corresponding with the plant sampling will be recorded. 2.The agenda and tentative speakers for the 5th Grazing Livestock Nutrition Conference (GLNC) were determined. The conference will be held in Park City, UT, in July 2016.A USDA Conference proposal had been submitted to facilitate hosting the GLNC. Results of local studies had been demonstrated to AES Field Days. 3.Through engagement of 36 graduate and undergraduate students in research activities underway within this Multistate Research Project, young scientists have been provided opportunities to develop skills in the design and conduct of successful research programs, and experience with publication and grantsmanship. Four local grad students and two undergraduate students received training on forage production and forage quality.

Publications

  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: 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.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Islam, M.A. 2014. Economics of Tall Fescue Production. Proceedings of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science-US Alumni Association 5th Multidisciplinary Science Forum International Annual Meetings 7 November 2014. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science).
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: 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).
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  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2014 Citation: Islam, M.A. 2014. Ergot Poisoning: A Forage-Related Animal Disorder. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyomings Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 25, No. 83, December 6, 2014.