Agreement Number
68721715020
Awardee Name
LSU Agricultural Center
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Demonstration of integrated legume-grass forage system to improve air and water quality through decreased N fertilization
Awardee State/Territory
Louisiana
Involved States/territories
Louisiana
Award Year
2015
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$74,408.00
Production/Use
Grassland (Includes Pasture/Rangeland)
Resource Concern (Broad)
Water
Soil
Resource Concern (Specific)
PM - nitrogen fertilizer
Plant productivity and health
Organic matter depletion
Nutrients transported to surface water
Conservation Practice(s)
Field Operations Emissions Reduction
Nutrient Management
Pasture and Hay Planting
Prescribed Grazing
Project Background
Demonstrate and quantify the benefits of integrating legume and grass forage systems to minimize inorganic N fertilizer use, improve soil health, animal performance, and minimize forage systems impact on water and air quality in Louisiana.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No