Completed Competitive Grant

Integrating sustainable concepts with the ISU Beef Feedlot Performance Projects Program

Project ID: 1992-46

Abstract

Farmer-feeders who feed homegrown crops to feeder cattle as a marketing alternative for these crops must evaluate the impact of their cropping patterns and feeding on the whole farm operation. This project developed a tool for beef cattle producers to make more conscientious decisions

Lead investigator: Daniel Loy, ISU Animal Science, et al

Year of grant completion: 1996

This competitive grant project was part of the Leopold Center's Initiative.

Topics: Animal management and forage, Economic and environmental impacts

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