Agreement Number
NR208C30XXXXG002
Awardee Name
Center of Excellence
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Short Duration/High intensity grazing and its effects on vegetation and soil health in southeastern New Mexico
Awardee State/Territory
New Mexico
Involved States/territories
New Mexico
Award Year
2019
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$5,654.00
Production/Use
Grassland (Includes Pasture/Rangeland)
Resource Concern (Broad)
Habitat
Resource Concern (Specific)
Terrestrial habitat for wildlife and invertebrates
Plant structure and composition
Plant productivity and health
Organic matter depletion
Conservation Practice(s)
Prescribed Grazing
Project Background
This project will compare existing grazing rotation in large pastures with a rotation system that utilizes intensive grazing in small paddocks (approximately 5 acres) and where cattle are moved on a daily basis. The animal impacts on plant structure, plant composition, percent of bare ground and cattle body score will be compared to the control in this 3-year study
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No