Projects

Redesigning Forage Genetics, Management, and Harvesting for Efficiency, Profit, and Sustainability in Dairy and Bioenergy Production Systems Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 424141

CONDUCTING DIGESTIBILITY TRIALS WITH LAMBS TO EVALUATE FORAGES Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 418773

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Grazing management for fall-grown oat - (Experiment Station)

Coblentz, W.K., Esser, N.M., Brink, G.E., Hoffman, P.C., Bertram, M.G. 2013. Grazing management for fall-grown oat. Experiment Station Bulletins. Vol. 15. No. 3.

Forage yield and quality differences among cool-season grasses - (Proceedings) - (30-Nov-12)

Fescues ‘leaf’ other grasses behind - (Popular Publication) - (29-Nov-12)

Back to the future: the “discovery” and potential value of meadow fescue - (Abstract Only) - (14-Sep-12)

Yield and nutritive value differences among cool-season grasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2012. Yield and nutritive value differences among cool-season grasses. Forage and Grazinglands. DOI:10.1094/FG-2012-0619-01-RS.

Orchardgrass forage effects on bacterial communities and long-chain fatty acid profiles in the rumen of Holstein heifers - (Abstract Only)

Mohammed, R., Brink, G.E., Stevenson, D.M., Beauchemin, K.A., Weimer, P.J. 2012. Orchardgrass forage effects on bacterial communities and long-chain fatty acid profiles in the rumen of Holstein heifers [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 95(suppl 2):614.

Co-ensiling temperate grasses to improve protein use efficiency in ruminants - (Proceedings)

Marita, J.M., Hatfield, R.D., Brink, G.E., Mertens, D.R. 2012. Co-ensiling temperate grasses to improve protein use efficiency in ruminants. In: Proceedings of the XVI International Silage Conference, July 2-4, 2012, Hameenlina, Finland. p. 132-133.

Polyphenol oxidase activity in co-ensiled temperate grasses - (Abstract Only) - (02-Jan-12)

Maturity and time of grazing effects on temperate grass productivity and persistence - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Jackson, R. 2012. Maturity and time of grazing effects on temperate grass productivity and persistence [abstract]. In: Proceedings of American Forage and Grassland Conference, January 9-11, 2012, Louisville, Kentucky. CDROM.

Grass-legume mixtures suppress weeds better than monocultures during establishment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sanderson, M.A., Brink, G.E., Stout, R., Ruth, L. 2012. Grass-legume mixtures suppress weeds better than monocultures during establishment. Agronomy Journal. 104(1):36-42.

Putting numbers to rest, residue, and mob grazing - (Popular Publication)

Brink, G.E. 2011. Putting numbers to rest, residue, and mob grazing. Graze Magazine, June-July 2011. p. 10-11.

Temperate grass response to timing of grazing - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Jackson, R.D. 2011. Temperate grass response to timing of grazing [CD-ROM]. Madison, Wisconsin: American Society of Agronomy-Crop Science Society of America-Soil Science Society of America.

Grazing management effects on temperate grass growth – what, when, and how much makes a difference - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Jackson, R.D. 2011. Grazing management effects on temperate grass growth – what, when, and how much makes a difference [CD-ROM]. Berea, Kentucky: American Forage and Grassland Council.

Relationships among sward characteristics and herbage intake of grazed temperate grasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Soder, K.J. 2011. Relationships among sward characteristics and herbage intake of grazed temperate grasses. Crop Science. 51:2289-2298.

Nitrogen and Winter Cover Crop Effects on Spring and Summer Nutrient Uptake - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Read, J.J., Brink, G.E., McLaughlin, M.R., Sistani, K.R. 2011. Nitrogen and winter cover crop effects on spring and summer nutrient uptake. Grass and Forage Science. 66:381-390.

Grazing: From the farm to research and back to the farm - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E. 2011. Grazing: From the farm to research, and back to the farm. In: Proceedings of the North Central Ohio Dairy Grazing Conference, 27-28 January 2011, Walton, Ohio. Ohio Small Farm Institute, Coshocton, Ohio. p. 11.

Winter Cover Crop Responses to Nitrogen Fertilization in a Swine-Effluent Spray Field - (Abstract Only)

Read, J.J., McLaughlin, M.R., Brink, G.E., Sistani, K.R. 2010. Winter cover crop responses to nitrogen fertilization in a swine-effluent spray field. Agronomy Abstracts. Paper #82-5. CD-ROM.

Changes in Alfalfa Yield and Nutritive Value Within Individual Harvest Periods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Hall, M.H., Shewmaker, G.E., Martin, N.P., Undersander, D.J., Walgenbach, R.P. 2010. Changes in Alfalfa Yield and Nutritive Value Within Individual Harvest Periods. Agronomy Journal. 102:1274–1282.

Grazing Frequency and Intensity Effects on Temperate Grass Growth - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Jackson, R.D. 2010. Grazing Frequency and Intensity Effects on Temperate Grass Growth [CD-ROM]. American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Proceedings. Berea, KY: AFGC.

Effect of forage species on ruminal fermentation in continuous culture - (Abstract Only)

Soder, K.J., Sanderson, M.A., Brink, G.E. 2010. Effect of forage species on ruminal fermentation in continuous culture. J Dairy Science. 93:348(E-Suppl 1).

Tall, Short, Tall, Short – Which Way Should You Graze? - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Jackson, R.D. 2010. Tall, Short, Tall, Short – Which Way Should You Graze? [abstract]. Wisconsin Grazing Conference. p. 32.

Renovation and Management Effects on Pasture Productivity Under Rotational Grazing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Jackson, R.D., Bleier, J.S., Chamberlain, S.K., Jakubowski, A.R. 2010. Renovation and Management Effects on Pasture Productivity Under Rotational Grazing. Forage and Grazinglands [online]. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/fg/research/2010/rotational/rotational.pdf

In Vitro Proteolytic Inhibition, Polyphenol Oxidase Activity, and Soluble O-Diphenols in Grasses and Cereals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Marita, J.M., Hatfield, R.D., Brink, G.E. 2010. In Vitro Proteolytic Inhibition, Polyphenol Oxidase Activity, and Soluble O-Diphenols in Grasses and Cereals. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 58:959-966.

Defoliation Management Effects on Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D., Martin, N.P. 2010. Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass Response to Defoliation Management. Agronomy Journal. 102:667-674.

Phosphorus Dynamics in Soil, Runoff, and Sediment from Three Management Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Beavers, B.W., Liu, Z., Cox, M.S., Kingery, W.L., Brink, G.E., Gerard, P.D., Mcgregor, K.C. 2010. Phosphorus Dynamics in Soil, Runoff, and Sediment from Three Management Systems. Pedosphere. 20:217-228.

Effects of Silo Type on Silage Quality and Losses - (Proceedings)

Muck, R.E., Broderick, G.A., Brink, G.E. 2009. Effects of Silo Type on Silage Quality and Losses. In: Broderick, G.A., Adesogan, A.T., Bocher, L.W., Bolsen, K.K., Contreras-Govea, F.E., Harrison, J.H., Muck, R.E., editors. XVth International Silage Conference Proceedings, July 27-29, 2009, Madison, Wisconsin. p. 275-276.

New Developments in Forage Varieties - (Proceedings)

Martin, N.P., Casler, M.D., Riday, H., Brink, G.E. 2009. New Developments in Forage Varieties. In: Proceedings of 2009 American Forage and Grassland Council Conference, June 21-23, 2009, Grand Rapids, Michigan. p. 6.

Nitrogen Fertilization Rates for Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass - (Popular Publication)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2009. Nitrogen Fertilization Rates for Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass. Forage Focus. May (p. 21-23)

Nitrogen Fertilization of Orchardgrass, Tall Fescue, and Meadow Fescue - How Much is Enough? - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2009. Nitrogen Fertilization of Orchardgrass, Tall Fescue, and Meadow Fescue - How Much is Enough? In: Proceedings of the American Forage and Grassland Council Conference. 2009 Annual Conference, June 21-23, 2009, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 2009 CDROM.

Meadow Fescue: Back to the Future - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D., Brink, G.E., Gildersleeve, R., Duncan, D.S., Jackson, R.D. 2009. Meadow Fescue: Back to the Future [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 185-1.

Harvest Interval and Residual Sward Height Effects on Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass. - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2009. Harvest Interval and Residual Sward Height Effects on Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts [CD-ROM]. Madison, WI: American Society of Agronomy.

The Fundamentals of a Managed Grazing Program - (Popular Publication)

Brink, G.E. 2009. The Fundamentals of a Managed Grazing Program. Progressive Hay Grower [online newsletter]. Available: http://www.progressivedairy.com/hg/features/2009/0209/0209_brink.html

Performance characteristics of common temperate grasses - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2009. Performance Characteristics of Common Temperate Grasses [abstract]. Midwest Forage Association Wisconsin Symposium and Annual Meeting.

Effects of Native Grass Restoration Management on Above- and Belowground Pasture Production and Forage Quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Woodis, J.E., Brink, G.E., Cates, R.L., Jackson, R.D. 2009. Effects of Native Grass Restoration Management on Above- and Belowground Pasture Production and Forage Quality. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 33:512-527.

Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass Response to Nitrogen Application Rate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2009. Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass Response to Nitrogen Application Rate. Forage and Grazinglands. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/fg/research/2009/rate/.

Double-cropping annual ryegrass and bermudagrass to reduce phosphorus levels in soil with history of poultry litter application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Read, J.J., Sistani, K.R., Oldham, J.L., Oldham, J.L. 2009. Double-cropping annual ryegrass and bermudagrass to reduce phosphorus levels in soil with history of poultry litter application. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 84:93-104.

Forage Fescues in the Northern USA - (Experiment Station)

Casler, M.D., Albrecht, K.A., Lehmkuhler, J., Brink, G.E. 2008. Forage Fescues in the Northern USA. Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Research Briefs. September, 2008. p. 1-15. Available: http://www.cias.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/fescuefinalweb.pdf

Orchardgrass, Tall Fescue, and Meadow Fescue Response to Nitrogen Rate - (Other)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2008. Orchargrass, Tall Fescue, and Meadow Fescue Response to Nitrogen Rate. Grass Clippings [electronic newsletter]. 3(2). Available: http://www.cias.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/grassclippings808.pdf

Soil nutrient evaluation from swine effluent application to five forage-system practices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sistani, K.R., Mclaughlin, M.R., Brink, G.E. 2008. Soil nutrient evaluation from swine effluent application to five forage-system practices. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 82:265-271.

Renovation and Management Effects on Pasture Productivity Under Rotational Grazing - (Popular Publication) - (03-Apr-08)

Temperate Perennial Grass Response to Defoliation Height and Interval - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Jackson, R.D. 2008. Temperate Perennial Grass Response to Defoliation Height and Interval. In: Proceedings of the American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting, October 5-9, 2008, Houston, Texas. 2008 CD-ROM. no. 569

Swine effluent application timing and rate affect nitrogen use efficiency in common bermudagrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Read, J.J., Brink, G.E., Adeli, A., McGowen, S.L. 2008. Swine effluent application timing and rate affect nitrogen use efficiency in common bermudagrass. Journal of Environmental Quality. 37:S-180-S-189.

Choosing and Managing Perennial Grasses for Grazing - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2008. Choosing and managing perennial grasses for grazing [abstract]. Proceedings of the Northeast Wisconsin Grazing Symposium, March 11, 2008, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. p. 3-8.

What am I Leaving in My Alfalfa Field - Yield vs. Quality Trade-Offs - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E. 2008. What am I Leaving in My Alfalfa Field - Yield vs. Quality Trade-Offs. Proceedings of the Annual Minnesota Forage Conference. p. 3-9.

Important Considerations When Choosing Forage Grasses - Research Developments on Quality and Management - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E. 2008. Important Considerations When Choosing Forage Grasses - Research Developments on Quality and Management. Proceedings of the Annual Minnesota Forage Conference. p. 10-16.

Grass Yield and Quality Affect Potential Stocking Rate and Milk Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Hall, M., Mertens, D.R., Casler, M.D. 2008. Grass Yield and Quality Affect Potential Stocking Rate and Milk Production. Forage and Grazinglands. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/fg/research/2008/milk/.

Effect of long-term swine effluent application on selected soil properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adeli, A., Bolster, C.H., Rowe, D.E., McLaughlin, M.R., Brink, G.E. 2008. Effect of long-term swine effluent application on selected soil properties. Soil Science. 173:223-235.

Effects of long-term swine effluent application on selected soil properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adeli, A., Bolster, C.H., Rowe, D.E., McLaughlin, M.R., Brink, G.E. 2008. Effects of long-term swine effluent application on selected soil properties. Soil Science. 173:223-235.

Effect of swine effluent rate and timing on nitrogen utilization and residual soil nitrogen in common bermudagrass - (Abstract Only)

Read, J.J., Brink, G.E., Adeli, A. 2007. Effect of swine effluent rate and timing on nitrogen utilization and residual soil nitrogen in common bermudagrass [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. Paper 327-6, CD-ROM.

Managing Broiler Litter Application Rate and Grazing to Decrease Watershed Runoff Losses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sistani, K.R., Brink, G.E., Oldham, J.L. 2008. Managing Broiler Litter Application Rate and Grazing to Decrease Watershed Runoff Losses. Journal of Environmental Quality. 37:718-724

Tillage and forage system effects on forage yields and nutrient uptake under broiler litter amended soils. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Whittington, S.F., Wood, C.W., Wood, B.H., Raper, R.L., Reeves, D.W., Brink, G.E. 2008. Tillage and forage system effects on forage yields and nutrient uptake under broiler litter amended soils. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 38:2535-2556.

BROILER Chicken LITTER APPLICATION TIMING Effect ON COASTAL BERMUDAGRASS IN SOUTHEASTERN U.S. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., Tewolde, H., Brink, G.E. 2007 Broiler chicken litter application timing effect on coastal bermudagrass in southeastern u.s.. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 81:49-57

Renovation and Management Effects on Pasture Productivity Under Rotational Grazing - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Jackson, R.D. 2008. Renovation and Management Effects on Pasture Productivity Under Rotational Grazing [abstract]. American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Proceedings. Paper No. 1827. 2007 CDROM.

Seasonal and Maturity Effects on Forage Quality of Alfalfa and Grasses - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E. 2007. Seasonal and Maturity Effects on Forage Quality of Alfalfa and Grasses. In: Proceedings of the Wisconsin Forage Council Teaching and Technology Conference, September 5, 2007, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. p. 21-24.

Effects of harvest timing on estimates of rumen degradable protein from alfalfa forages. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Coblentz, W.K., Brink, G.E., Martin, N.P., Undersander, D.J. 2007. Effects of harvest timing on estimates of rumen degradable protein from alfalfa forages. Crop Science. 48:778-788.

Meadow fescue - What is this grass and why are we interested in it? - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E. 2007. Meadow fescue - What is this grass and why are we interested in it? Proceedings of Lancaster Profitable Pastures for SW Wisconsin.

Reduction of high soil test phosphorus by bermudagrass and ryegrass-bermudagrass following the cessation of broiler litter applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Read, J.J., Sistani, K.R., Brink, G.E., Oldham, J.L. 2007. Reduction of high soil test phosphorus by bermudagrass and ryegrass-bermudagrass following the cessation of broiler litter applications. Agronomy Journal. 99:1492-1501.

Plant physiology for profitable pastures - (Popular Publication)

Brink, G.E. 2007. Plant physiology for profitable pastures. Forage Focus.

Dairy Heifer Preference for Temperate Perennial Grasses and Relationships with Sward and Plant Characteristics - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2007. Dairy Heifer Preference for Temperate Perennial Grasses and Relationships with Sward and Plant Characteristics [abstract]. In: American Society of Agronomy Abstracts. American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting, November 4-8, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2007 CDROM.

Effects of swine effluent rate and timing on nitrogen utilization and residual soil nitrogen in common bermudagrass - (Proceedings)

Read, J.J., Brink, G.E., Adeli, A., Thomas, J.G. 2007. Effects of swine effluent application rate and timing on nitrogen utilization and residual soil nitrogen in common bermudagrass. Proceeedings 17th Annual Mississippi Water Resources Conference. p. 35-41.

LABORATORY AND FIELD EVALUATION OF BROILER LITTER NITROGEN MERALIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., McGowen, S.L., Tewolde, H., Brink, G.E. 2008. Laboratory and field evaluation of broiler litter nitrogen meralization. Bioresource Technology. 99:2603-2611

Maturity and Season Effects on Yield and Quality of Temperate Perennial Grasses - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2007. Maturity and Season Effects on Yield and Quality of Temperate Perennial Grasses. Proceedings of American Forage and Grassland Council Conference. p. 85.

Yield, Quality, and Sward Differences in Grasses - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E. 2007. Yield, Quality, and Sward Differences in Grasses. Proceedings of Northern Illinois Profitable Pastures Symposium. p.27-32

CANOPY STRUCTURE AND FORAGE QUALITY DIFFERENCES AMONG TEMPERATE GRASSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D., Hall, M. 2007. Canopy structure and forage quality differences among temperate grasses. Crop Science. 47:2182-2189.

History repeats itself: Good management NOW makes FUTURE management easier - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E. 2007. History repeats itself: Good management NOW makes FUTURE management easier. In: Proceedings of the Lancaster Profitable Pastures for South Western Wisconsin Winter Symposium, February 13, 2007, Lancaster, Wisconsin. p. 1-6.

Effects of Harvest Timing on Estimates of Rumen Degradable Protein from Alfalfa Forages - (Abstract Only)

Coblentz, W.K., Brink, G.E., Martin, N.P., Undersander, D.J. 2007. Effects of Harvest Timing on Estimates of Rumen Degradable Protein from Alfalfa Forages [abstract]. Joint Meeting of the ADSA, AMSA, ASAS and PSA. Journal of Dairy Science (supplement 1). 90:39.

Broiler litter application rate effects on bermudagrass nutrient uptake and phosphorus level of soils differing in application history - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Sistani, K.R., Oldham, J.L., Kingery, W.E., Johnson, B. 2008. Broiler litter application rate effects on bermudagrass nutrient uptake and phosphorus level of soils differing in application history. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 31:79-94.

Rate of yield and quality change in alfalfa - (Proceedings) - (11-Dec-06)

Broiler Litter Application Date on Bermudagrass in Southeastern U.S. - (Abstract Only)

Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., Tewolde, H., Brink, G.E. 2006. Broiler Litter Application Date on Bermudagrass in Southeastern U.S.. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts CD.

HARVESTING ANNUAL RYEGRASS TO REMOVE EXCESS SOIL NUTRIENTS IN A BERMUDAGRASS PASTURE FERTILIZED WITH BROILER LITTER - (Abstract Only)

Read, J.J., Sistani, K.R., Brink, G.E., Oldham, J.L. 2006. Harvesting annual ryegrass to remove excess soil nutrients in a bermudagrass pasture fertilized with broiler litter [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. Paper 65-6, CD-ROM.

Evaluating the Potential of Meadow Fescue for Grazing Lands - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2006. Evaluating the Potential of Meadow Fescue for Grazing Lands. Proceedings of the Third National Grazing Lands Conference, December 10-13, 2006, St. Louis, Missouri.

The Tradeoff Between Alfalfa Yield and Quality - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E. 2006. The Tradeoff Between Alfalfa Yield and Quality. In: Proceedings of the Forage Industry Extension Advisory Council, November 10, 2006, LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

Should Yield or Quality be the 'Rule' at Alfalfa Harvest Time? - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E. 2006. Should Yield or Quality be the 'Rule' at Alfalfa Harvest Time? In: Proceedings fo the 2006 World Dairy Expo, October 3-7, 2006, Madison, Wisconsin.

BERMUDAGRASS CULTIVAR RESPONSES TO EXSEROHILUM ROSTRATUM AND BIPOLARIS SPICIFERA AND RELATIONSHIPS TO PERSISTENCE ON A SWINE WASTE APPLICATION SITE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pratt, R.G., Brink, G.E. 2007. Forage Bermudagrass Cultivar Responses to Inoculations with Exserohilum rostratum and Bipolaris spicifera and Relationship to Field Persistence. Crop Science. 47:239-244.

Optimum Broiler litter application timing on coastal bermudagrass in southeastern U.S. - (Abstract Only)

Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., Tewolde, H., Brink, G.E. Optimum Broiler litter application timing on coastal bermudagrass in southeastern U.S.. World Congress of Soil Science. July 9-15, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Abstract, CDROM

A Review of USDFRC Grazing Research - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E. 2006. A review of USDFRC grazing research. In: Proceedings of the Central Wisconsin River Graziers Network, June 29, 2006, Marshfield, Wisconsin.

Grazing-Based Dairy Production in Wisconsin - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E. 2006. Grazing-Based Dairy Production in Wisconsin.In: Proceedings of the Illinois Extension Grazing Group, June 26, 2006, Madison, Wisconsin.

Effects of broiler litter and nitrogen fertilization on uptake of major nutrients by coastal bermudagrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Read, J.J., Brink, G.E., Oldham, J.L., Kingery, W.L., Sistani, K.R. 2006. Effects of broiler litter and nitrogen fertilization on uptake of major nutrients by coastal bermudagrass. Agronomy Journal. 98:1065-1072.

Exploiting the Potential Differences in Pasture Grasses - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E. 2006. Exploiting the Potential Differences in Pasture Grasses. In: Proceedings of the Fond du Lac Winter's Grazier's Meeting, March 8, 2006, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

RATE OF YIELD AND QUALITY CHANGE IN ALFALFA - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E., Hall, M.P., Shewmaker, G.E., Martin, N.P., Undersander, D.J., Walgenbach, R.P. 2006. Rate of yield and quality change in alfalfa. Proceedings of Idaho Alfalfa and Forage Conference. p. 5-10.

ALFALFA YIELD AND QUALITY RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN INDIVIDUAL HARVESTS - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E., Hall, M.H., Shewmaker, G.E., Martin, N.P., Undersander, D.J., Walgenbach, R.P. 2006. Alfalfa yield and quality relationships within individual harvests. In: Proceedings of the American Forage and Grassland Conference, March 11-13, 2006, Austin, Texas. 2006 CDROM.

Evaluating Pasture Grasses: Fescues and Other Freaks of Nature - (Proceedings) - (10-Feb-06)

EFFECTS OF OVERSEEDING BERMUDAGRASS WITH ANNUAL RYEGRASS ON REMOVAL OF EXCESS SOIL NUTRIENTS FROM BROILER LITTER APPLICATIONS - (Abstract Only)

Read, J.J., Sistani, K.R., Brink, G.E., Rowe, D.E., Oldham, J.L. 2005. Effects of overseeding bermudagrass with annual ryegrass on removal of excess soil nutrients from broiler litter applications [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. 2005 CDROM.

MINERALIZATION OF BROILER LITTER NITROGEN: LABORATORY INCUBATION AND FIELD VALIDATION - (Abstract Only)

Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., Tewolde, H., Brink, G.E., Read, J.J., Owens, P. 2005. Mineralization of broiler litter nitrogen: laboratory incubation and field validation. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Agronomy Abstracts, CD Nov 2005.

MATURITY EFFECTS ON MINERAL CONCENTRATION AND UPTAKE IN ANNUAL RYEGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Sistani, K.R., Oldham, J.L., Pederson, G.A. 2006. Maturity effects on mineral concentration and uptake in annual ryegrass. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 29:1143-1155.

SEASONAL MORPHOLOGY AND FORAGE QUALITY OF TEMPERATE GRASSES - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2005. Seasonal morphology and forage quality of temperate grasses [abstract][CD-ROM]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Nov. 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, UT.

SWARD STRUCTURES AND QUALITY DIFFERENCES AMONG TEMPERATE GRASSES - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.B., Casler, M.D. 2005. Sward structure and quality differences among temperate grasses. In: Proceedings of the American Forage and Grassland Council. June 12-14, 2005, Bloomington, IL. 2005 CDROM.

BERGMUDAGRASS PRODUCTION AND NUTRIENT UPTAKE WHEN SUBSTITUTING BROILER LITTER NITROGEN WITH MINERAL NITROGEN - (Proceedings)

Read, J.J., Brink, G.E., Kingery, W.L., Oldham, J.L. 2005. Bergmudagrass production and nutrient uptake when substituting broiler litter nitrogen with mineral nitrogen [abstract]. Proceedings Mississippi Water Resources Conference and 2nd Symposium on Safe Management and Utilization of Animal Waste. p. 43.

GRASS SWARD STRUCTURE: AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MEASURING POTENTIAL PASTURE UTILIZATION - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E. 2005. Grass swards structure: An alternative method of measuring potential pasture utilization. In: Proceedings of Northwest Wisconsin Grazing Symposium, March 29, 2005, Stetsonville, Wisconsin. p. 8.

POLYPHENOL OXIDASE ACTIVITY, O-DIPHENOLS, BROWNING, AND IN VITRO PROTEOLYTIC INHIBITION IN GRASSES - (Abstract Only)

Hatfield, R.D., Marita, J.M., Brink, G.E. 2005. Polyphenol oxidase activity, o-diphenols, browning, and in vitro proteolytic inhibition in grasses [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings. Paper No. 241-3.

DETERMINATION OF POLYPHENOL OXIDASE ACTIVITY (PPO) AND PROTEOLYTIC INHIBITION IN GRASSES - (Abstract Only)

Marita, J.M., Hatfield, R.D., Brink, G.E. 2005. Determination of polyphenol oxidase activity (PPO) and proteolytic inhibition in grasses [abstract]. Plant Biology. p. 210.

SWARD STRUCTURE: ALL GRASSES ARE NOT EQUAL - (Abstract Only) - (25-Feb-05)

USDA ARS NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT RESEARCH LABORATOY 50% SUBMISSION - (Abstract Only)

Marita, J.M., Hatfield, R.D., Brink, G.E. 2005. Polyphenol oxidase activity and in vitro proteolytic inhibition in grasses [abstract]. XIVth International Silage Conference. p. 210.

PREPARING GRASSES IN THE FALL FOR SPRING PRODUCTION - (Abstract Only) - (10-Feb-05)

POLYPHENOL OXIDASE ACTIVITY AND IN VITRO PROTEOLYTIC INHIBITION IN GRASSES - (Abstract Only)

Marita, J.M., Hatfield, R.D., Brink, G.E. 2005. Polyphenol oxidase activity and in vitro proteolytic inhibition in grasses. In: O'Mara, F.P., Wilkins, L., 't Mannetje, D.K., Lovett, R.A., Rogers, M., Boland, T.J., editors. XX International Grassland Congress: Offered Papers. Paper# 220.

SWARD STRUCTURE AND QUALITY OF TEMPERATE GRASSES - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2004. Sward structure and quality of temperate grasses [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 6496.

NUTRIENT UPTAKE OF SWINE EFFLUENT-FERTILIZED BERMUDAGRASS DURING PRIMARY SPRING AND SUMMER GROWTH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Pederson, G.A., Sistani, K.R. 2005. Nutrient uptake of swine effluent-fertilized bermudagrass during primary spring and summer growth. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 28:1337-1346.

NUTRIENT UPTAKE OF HYBRID AND COMMON BERMUDAGRASS FERTILIZED WITH BROILER LITTER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E. 2004. Nutrient uptake of hybrid and common bermudagrass fertilized with broiler litter. Agronomy Journal. 96:1509-1515.

FORAGE YIELD AND PLANT REFLECTANCE IN ANNUAL RYEGRASS FERTILIZED WITH POULTRY LITTER - (Abstract Only)

Read, J.J., Sistani, K.R., Brink, G.E., Rowe, D.E. 2004. Forage yield and plant reflectance in annual ryegrass fertilized with poultry litter [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. 2004 CDROM.

BERMUDAGRASS CULTIVAR RESPONSE TO BROILER LITTER FERTILIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-Apr-04)

PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL IN FORAGE SYSTEMS - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E., Sistani, K.R. 2004. Phosphorus removal in forage systems. American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Proceedings.

OPTIMIZING PASTURE QUALITY AND ALLOWANCE - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E. 2004. Optimizing pasture quality and allowance. Proc. Southwest Wisconsin Profitable Pastures Seminar.

THE GRASS WORKS PASTURE SURVEY - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2004. The grass works pasture survey. Proc. Wisconsin Grazing Conference.

YEAR-ROUND SOIL NUTRIENTS DYNAMICS FROM BROILER LITTER APPLICATIONS TO BERMUDAGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sistani, K.R., Brink, G.E., Adeli, A., Tewolde, H., Rowe, D.E. 2004. Year-round soil nutrients dynamics from broiler litter application to bermudagrass cultivars. Agronomy Journal. 96:525-530.

SEASONAL TILLERING PATTERNS IN GRAZED ORCHARDGRASS - (Abstract Only)

BRINK, G.E. 2003. SEASONAL TILLERING PATTERNS IN GRAZED ORCHARDGRASS in 2003. [CD-ROM]. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS.

SEASONAL AND MANAGEMENT IMPACT ON BROILER CAKE NUTRIENT COMPOSITION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., Brink, G.E., Tewolde, H., Rowe, D.E. 2004. Seasonal and management impact on broiler cake nutrient composition. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 24:27-37.

CHAPTER 11: ALTERNATIVE USES OF WARM-SEASON FORAGE GRASSES - (Monograph)

Sanderson, M.A., Brink, G.E., Higgins, K.F., Naugle, D.E. 2004. Chapter 11: Alternative uses of warm-season forage grasses. In L. Moser, B. Burson, and L. Sollenberger (ed. Wam-Season Grasses. American Society of Agronomy Monograph Series. 45:389-416.

SOIL NUTRIENT DYNAMIC FROM BROILER LITTER APPLICATIONS TO BERMUDAGRASS - (Abstract Only)

Sistani, K.R., Brink, G.E., Adeli, A., Tewolde, H., Rowe, D.E. 2003. Soil nutrient dynamic from broiler litter application to bermudagrass. Agronomy Abstracts. CD-ROM.

FERTILIZATION AND IRRIGATION OF BERMUDAGRASS ON HIGH PHOSPHORUS SOILS - (Abstract Only)

Rowe, D.E., Sistani, K.R., Brink, G.E. 2003. Fertilization and irrigation of bermudagrass on high phosphorus soils [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. CD-ROM.

WHITE CLOVER MORPHOLOGY CHANGES WITH STRESS TREATMENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Seker, H., Rowe, D.E., Brink, G.E. 2003. White clover morphology changes with stress treatments. Agronomy Journal. 43:2218-2225.

SUITABILITY OF BACTERIAL INDICATORS IN IDENTIFYING RUNOFF FROM POULTRY LITTER AMENDED SOIL - (Abstract Only)

El Balaa, M.F., Adeli, A., Rowe, D.E., Brink, G.E. 2003. Suitability of bacterial indicators in identifying runoff from poultry litter amended soil [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. CD-ROM.

DEVELOPMENT OF A MODEL SYSTEM TO STUDY IMPACTS OF MANURE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON MICROBIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY - (Abstract Only)

El Balaa, M.F., Brink, G.E., Adeli, A., Rowe, D.E. 2003. Development of a model system to study impacts of manure management practices on microbiological water quality [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum. p. 14.

SURVIVAL OF SALMONELLA TYPHIMURIUM IN FOUR SOIL MICROCOSMS AS AFFECTED BY SOIL TYPE AND INCUBATION TEMPERATURE - (Abstract Only)

El Balaa, M.F., Adeli, A., Brink, G.E., Chilukuri, A., Mclaughlin, M.R., Rowe, D.E. 2002. Survival of salmonella typhimurium in four soil microcosms as affected by soil type and incubation temperature [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. CD-ROM.

BROILER LITTER APPLICATION EFFECTS ON BERMUDAGRASS NUTRIENT UPTAKE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (11-Jan-02)

A USDA-ARS NATIONALLY COORDINATED PROJECT TO DETERMINE N MINERALIZATION FROM ANIMAL MANURE -- SOILS - (Abstract Only)

HUBBARD, R.K., HONEYCUTT, C.W., ALBRECHT, S.L., BRINK, G.E., EGHBALL, B., MCGOWAN, S., SISTANI, K.R., WIENHOLD, B.J. A USDA-ARS NATIONALLY COORDINATED PROJECT TO DETERMINE N MINERALIZATION FROM ANIMAL MANURE -- SOILS. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRONOMY MEETINGS. Abstract #50. 2001.

IMPACT OF DRYING METHOD, REARING, TEMPERATURE, AND DIETARY PHOSPHORUS LEVEL ON BROILER MANURE NUTRIENT COMPOSITION - (Proceedings)

Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., McGowen, S.L., Brink, G.E., Miles, D.M. 2001. Impact of drying method, rearing temperature, and dietary phosphorus level on broiler manure nutrient composition. Proceedings International Symposium addressing Animal Production and the Environment, October 3-5,2001, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

IMPACT OF DRYING METHOD, DIETARY PHOSPHORUS LEVELS, AND METHODOLOGY ON PHOSPHORUS CHEMISTRY OF BROILER MANURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sistani, K.R., Miles, D.M., Rowe, D.E., May, J.D. 2001. Impact of drying method, diet, and environment on phosphorus chemistry of broiler manure. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 32:2783-2793.

THE INFLUENCE OF AGRONOMIC PRACTICES ON P IN RUNOFF FROM POULTRY-WASTE AMENDED SOILS - (Proceedings) - (01-Apr-01)

MATURITY-NUTRIENT UPTAKE RELATIONSHIPS IN BERMUDAGRASS RECEIVING SWINE EFFLUENT - (Abstract Only) - (04-Nov-00)

PHOSPHORUS, COOPER, AND ZINC UPTAKE BY TEMPERATE GRASSES AND LEGUMES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (06-Sep-00)

EFFECT OF IRRIGATION ON BERMUDAGRASS GROWN ON SOIL HEAVILY FERTILIZED WITH POULTRY LITTER FOR 40+ YEARS - (Proceedings) - (15-Aug-00)

PHOSPHORUS UPTAKE OF ANNUAL RYEGRASS FERTILIZED WITH SWINE EFFLUENT: MATURITY EFFECTS - (Abstract Only) - (15-Jul-00)

SEED PRODUCTION OF WHITE CLOVER CULTIVARS AND NATURALIZED POPULATIONS WHEN GROWN IN A PASTURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Jul-00)

MAXIMIZING NUTRIENT UPTAKE BY FORAGES - (Proceedings) - (15-Jun-00)

NUTRIENT UPTAKE OF TRIFOLIUM SPECIES FERTILIZED WITH ANIMAL WASTE - (Proceedings) - (01-Jun-00)

MAXIMIZING NUTRIENT UPTAKE THROUGH FORAGE CROP SELECTION - (Proceedings) - (19-May-00)

PHOSPHORUS PARTITIONING AMONG PLANT PARTS OF FORAGES FERTILIZED WITH POULTRY LITTER OR SWINE EFFLUENT - (Proceedings) - (15-May-00)

MAXIMIZING NUTRIENT UPTAKE THROUGH FORAGE CROP SELECTION - (Abstract Only) - (19-Apr-00)

IMPACTS OF IRRIGATION ON BERMUDAGRASS GROWN ON SOIL HEAVILY FERTILIZED WITH POULTRY LITTER FOR OVER 40 YEARS - (Abstract Only) - (18-Apr-00)

PHOSPHORUS PARTITIONING AMONG PLANT PARTS OF FORAGES FERTILIZED WITH POULTRY LITTER AND SWINE EFFLUENT - (Abstract Only) - (29-Dec-99)

NUTRIENT UPTAKE OF DIVERSE BERMUDAGRASSES RECEIVING SWINE EFFLUENT - (Abstract Only) - (03-Nov-99)

YIELD AND NUTRIENT UPTAKE OF FORAGES ON FIELDS HEAVILY MANURED WITH ANIMAL WASTE - (Proceedings) - (19-Sep-99)

RESPONSES OF WHITE CLOVER CULTIVARS, GERMPLASM, AND POPULATIONS TO LEAF INOCULATIONS WITH MACROPHOMINA PHASEOLINA - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (28-Jul-99)

NUTRIENT PATITIONING AMONG PLANT PARTS OF THREE DIVERSE BERMUDAGRASSES FERTILIZED WITH SWINE EFFLUENT - (Abstract Only) - (20-Jul-99)

GROWTH OF UNITED STATES VS. NEW ZEALAND WHITE CLOVER GENOTYPES IN DIVERSE GRASSES. I. MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Feb-99)

APPLICATION DATE AND RATE EFFECTS ON BROILER LITTER NUTRIENT UTILIZATION - (Proceedings) - (17-Feb-99)

GROWTH OF WHITE CLOVER ECOTYPES, CULTIVARS, AND GERMPLASMS IN THE SOUTHEASTERN USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Dec-98)

SEEDLING SURVIVAL OF CYANOGENIC WHITE CLOVER IN A BERMUDAGRASS SOD - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Dec-98)

YIELD AND NUTRIENT UPTAKE OF DIVERSE BERMUDAGRASS RECEIVING SWINE EFFLUENT - (Proceedings) - (19-Jul-98)

POTENTIAL SEED PRODUCTION OF WHITE CLOVER CULTIVARS AND NATURALIZED POPULATIONS WHEN GROWN IN A PASTURE - (Proceedings) - (15-May-98)

SEASONAL VARIATION IN MORPHOLOGY OF CONTINUOUSLY STOCKED WHITE CLOVER - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Mar-98)

WHITE CLOVER RESPONSE TO A WATER-SUPPLY GRADIENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-May-97)

SEED PRODUCTION OF PASTURE-COLLECTED WHITE CLOVER POPULATIONS VS. CULTIVARS - (Proceedings) - (01-Feb-96)