Effects of Continuous and Strip Grazing of Corn Residues On Soil Properties.

In the northern plains, the most expensive element of producing beef cattle is purchasing or producing winter-feed sources which serves as a powerful incentive to utilize corn crop residues as fall and winter grazing. However, there has been little research into how this type of integrated system will affect soil properties and crop yield during subsequent growing seasons. Our objective was to study the effect of grazing methods (Continuous grazing, CG; Strip grazing, SG; and ungrazed treatments, Control) on soil physical and chemical properties before and after fall utilization of corn residues. The experimental treatments were laid out on a RCBD with 3 reps. Results from the first year will be shown and discussed.