TY - JOUR
T1 - Assessing the Value of Grazed Corn Residue for Crop and Cattle Producers
AU - Redfearn, Daren
AU - Parsons, Jay
AU - Drewnoski, Mary
AU - Schmer, Marty
AU - Mitchell, Rob
AU - MacDonald, James
AU - Farney, Jaymelynn
AU - Smart, Alexander
N1 - Funding Information:
This research is supported by Multi‐State Hatch Project NC1181 “Enhancing Resiliency of Beef Production under Shifting Forage Resources”; the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Coordinated Agriculture Projects, Award No. 2016‐68004‐24768; Hatch Project 1007541 “Economical Systems for Integrated Crop and Livestock Production.” The University of Nebraska, Nebraska Extension, and USDA are equal opportunity employers and providers. These groups prohibit discrimination in their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status. Also, family status, parental status, religious preference, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program has no effect on program delivery. Mention of trade names or specific commercial products in this publication is solely for the purpose of providing specific information and neither endorses nor implies recommendation or endorsement by the University of Nebraska, Nebraska Extension, or USDA.
Funding Information:
This research is supported by Multi-State Hatch Project NC1181 “Enhancing Resiliency of Beef Production under Shifting Forage Resources”; the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Coordinated Agriculture Projects, Award No. 2016-68004-24768; Hatch Project 1007541 “Economical Systems for Integrated Crop and Livestock Production.” The University of Nebraska, Nebraska Extension, and USDA are equal opportunity employers and providers. These groups prohibit discrimination in their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status. Also, family status, parental status, religious preference, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program has no effect on program delivery. Mention of trade names or specific commercial products in this publication is solely for the purpose of providing specific information and neither endorses nor implies recommendation or endorsement by the University of Nebraska, Nebraska Extension, or USDA.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2019 The Authors
PY - 2019
Y1 - 2019
N2 - Core Ideas: Grazed corn residue is a cost-efficient forage resource. Current value of grazed corn residue is $95 M returned to the crop sector in NE, SD, KS, and ND. Gross value for grazed corn residue is $191 M for the beef cattle sector in NE, SD, KS, and ND. Opportunities exist to increase use of corn residue grazing. Transportation costs and animal care arrangements are complicating factors. Integrated crop–livestock systems have included grazing perennial grasses during the spring and summer and corn (Zea mays L.) residues during the winter. Our objectives were to identify opportunities for expanded corn residue use through grazing and provide an economic assessment for value-added grazing. We estimated the economic value to the crop sector through grazing leased corn residue at over $95 million for Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, and North Dakota under current management. Additionally, gross economic value to the livestock sector in these states was estimated at greater than $191 million. Advantages for increased grazing use of corn residue include managing residue quantity in high-yielding environments, providing a source of supplemental revenue, and expanding integrated crop–livestock systems using a simple, but cost-efficient practice.
AB - Core Ideas: Grazed corn residue is a cost-efficient forage resource. Current value of grazed corn residue is $95 M returned to the crop sector in NE, SD, KS, and ND. Gross value for grazed corn residue is $191 M for the beef cattle sector in NE, SD, KS, and ND. Opportunities exist to increase use of corn residue grazing. Transportation costs and animal care arrangements are complicating factors. Integrated crop–livestock systems have included grazing perennial grasses during the spring and summer and corn (Zea mays L.) residues during the winter. Our objectives were to identify opportunities for expanded corn residue use through grazing and provide an economic assessment for value-added grazing. We estimated the economic value to the crop sector through grazing leased corn residue at over $95 million for Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, and North Dakota under current management. Additionally, gross economic value to the livestock sector in these states was estimated at greater than $191 million. Advantages for increased grazing use of corn residue include managing residue quantity in high-yielding environments, providing a source of supplemental revenue, and expanding integrated crop–livestock systems using a simple, but cost-efficient practice.
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U2 - 10.2134/ael2018.12.0066
DO - 10.2134/ael2018.12.0066
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85078108614
VL - 4
SP - 1
EP - 5
JO - Agricultural and Environmental Letters
JF - Agricultural and Environmental Letters
SN - 2471-9625
IS - 1
ER -