Research Project: Improving Sustainability of Dairy and Forage Production Systems for the Upper Midwest

Location: Environmentally Integrated Dairy Management Research

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

Effect of nitrogen fertilization on yield and nutritive value of fall-stockpiled tall fescue, meadow fescue, or orchardgrass - (Abstract Only)
Akins, M.S., Cavadini, J., Wells, K., Pizarro, D., Wattiaux, M., Picasso, V. 2024. Effect of nitrogen fertilization on yield and nutritive value of fall-stockpiled tall fescue, meadow fescue, or orchardgrass. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. 107(Suppl. 1): 366.

Long-term growth, feed efficiency, enteric methane emission, and blood metabolite responses to in utero hyperthermia in Holstein heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pasture-raising heifers reduced fat deposition compared to confinement heifers at similar bodyweights - (Abstract Only)

Performance of dairy heifers on contrasting meadow fescue grazing systems - (Abstract Only)

Long-term effects of pre-weaning individual or pair housing of dairy heifer calves on subsequent growth and feed efficiency - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Riesgraf, K., Weigel, K., Akins, M.S., Van Os, J. 2024. Long-term effects of pre-weaning individual or pair housing of dairy heifer calves on subsequent growth and feed efficiency. Animals. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14050716.

Herbage responses and animal performance of nitrogen-fertilized grass and grass-legume grazing systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pereira Neto, J., Dubeux, J., Dos Santos, M., Santos, E., Dilorenzo, N., Bretas, I., Jaramillo, D.M., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Queiroz, L., Tembe Oudor, K. 2024. Herbage responses and animal performance of nitrogen-fertilized grass and grass-legume grazing systems. Journal of Agricultural Science. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859624000182.

Heifers harvess high-fiber forages - (Popular Publication)
Akins, M.S. 2024. Heifers harvess high-fiber forages. Hay and Forage Grower. March 2024 edition.

Nutritive value and forage accumulation of a black oat germplasm in northeastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jaramillo, D.M., Soder, K.J., Blount, A., Dubeux, J., Harrison, S. 2024. Nutritive value and forage accumulation of a black oat germplasm in northeastern United States. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20484.

Grazing pastures in the Midwest: Is a weed really a weed? - (Popular Publication)
Kohmann, M., Renz, M., Duarte, A., Jaramillo, D.M., Cavadini, J., Halfman, W. 2024. Grazing pastures in the Midwest: Is a weed really a weed?. Forage Focus. MFA Updates, March Issue.

What is the impact of cropland to pasture conversion, and vice versa, on dairy greenhouse gas emissions? - (Popular Publication)
Jaramillo, D.M., Duff, A., Kohmann, M. 2024. What is the impact of cropland to pasture conversion, and vice versa, on dairy greenhouse gas emissions?. Decode 6. https://decode6.org/articles/cropland-to-pasture-conversion-dairy-ghg-emissions/.

Do increased stocking periods affect weed population in pastures in Southern Wisconsin? - (Abstract Only)
Duarte, A., Renz, M., Kohmann, M., Jaramillo, D.M. 2023. Do increased stocking periods affect weed population in pastures in Southern Wisconsin?. North Central Weed Science Society US Proceedings. Dec. 11-14, 2023. Minneapolis, MN.

Beef x dairy crossbreeding practices and management of the resulting calves on on Wisconsin dairy farms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sterry, R., Akins, M.S., Borchert, E., Halfman, W., Stuttgen, S., Schlesser, H., Bjurstrom, A., Cauffman, A., Ihde, C., Kohlman, T., Lippert, M., Marzu, D. 2023. Beef x dairy crossbreeding practices and management of the resulting calves on on Wisconsin dairy farms. Journal of the National Association County Agricultural Agents. 16(2).

Recent research and techniques for improved baled silage production - (Abstract Only)
Akins, M.S., Coblentz, W.K. 2024. Recent research and techniques for improved baled silage production. American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Proceedings, January 7-10, 2024, Mobile, AL.

Ecosystem services from tropical pastures - (Book / Chapter)
Dubeux, J., Bretas, I., Jaramillo, D.M., Camelo, D., Dantas Queiroz, L., Grossi, B. 2023. Ecosystem services from tropical pastures. Tropical Pastures. p. 321-354.

Methods for evaluating pastures and forage plants - (Book / Chapter)
Santos, E., Melo Cvasco, C., Silva, L., Jaramillo, D.M., Silva, G. 2023. Methods for evaluating pastures and forage plants. Tropical Pastures. p. 321-354.

Animal performance and methane emissions of cattle grazing stockpiled limpograss under different supplementation strategies - (Abstract Only)
Bernardini, M., Dubeux, J., Trumpp, K., Ansanello, H., Oduor, K., Jaramillo, D.M., Bretas, I., Dantas Queiroz, L., Cruz, P., Diogenes, J., Garcia, L., Vendramini, J., Sarturi, J. 2023. Animal performance and methane emissions of cattle grazing stockpiled limpograss under different supplementation strategies. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO, Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 2023.

Canopy layer and plant fraction affect the nutritive value of stockpiled limpograss - (Abstract Only)
Bernardini, M., Dubeux, J., Trumpp, K., Ansanello, H., Oduor, K., Jaramillo, D.M., Bretas, I., Dantas Queiroz, L., Cruz, P., Portuguez, J., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Garcia, L., Vendramini, J., Dilorenzo, N. 2023. Canopy layer and plant fraction affect the nutritive value of stockpiled limpograss. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. ASA-CSSA-ASSA Meeting, St. Louis, MO, Oct. 29- Nov. 2, 2023.

Can sunnhemp intercropping with corn improve yield, nitrogen cycling, and nematode control? - (Abstract Only)
Simili, F., Dubeux, J., Dantas, L., Bizzuti-Cremostim, B., Bretas, I., Lira, M., Reis, R., Portuguez, J., Trumpp, K., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Jaramillo, D.M., Bernardini, M. 2023. Can sunnhemp intercropping with corn improve yield, nitrogen cycling, and nematode control?. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. ASA-CSSA-ASSA Meeting, St. Louis, MO, Oct. 29- Nov. 2, 2023.

Ammonia volatilization from animal excreta in contrasting grazing systems - (Abstract Only)
Trumpp, K., Dubeux, J., Portuguez, J., Bernardini, M., Bretas, I., Dantas, L., Oduor, K., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Garcia, L., Jaramillo, D.M., Sollenberger, L., Dilorenzo, N., Vendramini, J. 2023. Ammonia volatilization from animal excreta in contrasting grazing systems. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. ASA-CSSA-ASSA Meeting, St. Louis, MO, Oct. 29- Nov. 2, 2023.

Grazing systems can be a win-win solution for the modern-day dairy - (Proceedings)
Jaramillo, D.M., Camisa Nova, C.H. 2023. Grazing systems can be a win-win solution for the modern-day dairy. Symposium Proceedings. World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI, October 6, 2023.

Black oat as an alternative forage species for the US upper Midwest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jaramillo, D.M., Dubeux, J., Blount, A., Cavadini, J., Harrison, S. 2023. Black oat as an alternative forage species for the US upper Midwest. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. https://doi.org/10.1002/cft2.20249.

Strip-planting rhizoma perennial peanut into bahia pastures - how well did it work long-term? - (Popular Publication)
Dubeux, J., Garcia, L., Jaramillo, D.M., Queiroz, L., Santos, E., Bretas, I., Bernardini, M., Portuguez, J., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Pereira Neto, J., Trumpp, K. 2023. Strip-planting rhizoma perennial peanut into bahia pastures - how well did it work long-term?. Extension Publications. Extension Panhandle Ag e-News.

How does propionic acid and bale moisture affect baled silage fermentation and aerobic stability? - (Popular Publication)
Akins, M.S., Coblentz, W.K. 2023. How does propionic acid and bale moisture affect baled silage fermentation and aerobic stability?. Forage Focus. 2023.

Effect of kernza straw in forage-based diets on nitrogen balance and blood urea nitrogen in dairy heifers - (Abstract Only)
Pizarro, D., Akins, M.S., Picasso, V., Wattiaux, M. 2023. Effect of kernza straw in forage-based diets on nitrogen balance and blood urea nitrogen in dairy heifers. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. June 25-28, 2023.

Impact of milk replacer feeding program on growth and efficiency of Angus x Holstein calves - (Abstract Only)
Seitz, A., Akins, M.S., Sindelar, J. 2023. Impact of milk replacer feeding program on growth and efficiency of Angus x Holstein calves. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. June 25-28, 2023.

An assessment of virtual fence technology for dairy heifer grazing - (Abstract Only)
Holohan, C., Lively, F., Ogden, R.K., Bauman, L.M., Gumus, H., Jaramillo, D.M., Arnott, G., Palme, R., Akins, M.S. 2023. An assessment of virtual fence technology for dairy heifer grazing. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. June 25-28, 2023.

Long-term impacts of in-utero heat stress on heifer feed efficiency - (Abstract Only)
Riesgraf, K., Akins, M.S., Laporta, J., Weigel, K. 2023. Long-term impacts of in-utero heat stress on heifer feed efficiency. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. June 25-28, 2023.

The feasibility of managing Italian ryegrass as a replacement for alfalfa - (Popular Publication)
Cavadini, J., Akins, M.S. 2023. The feasibility of managing Italian ryegrass as a replacement for alfalfa. Forage Focus. March 2023.

Beef x dairy crossbreeding and calf management practices on Wisconsin dairy farms - (Other)
Sterry, R., Halfman, B., Borchert, E., Akins, M.S. 2023. Beef x dairy crossbreeding and calf management practices on Wisconsin dairy farms. Extension Publications. https://livestock.extension.wisc.edu.

Cocktail forage mixes – What do dairy cows think? - (Popular Publication)
Akins, M.S., Gumus, H. 2023. Cocktail forage mixes – What do dairy cows think?. Hay and Forage Grower. March 2023.

Year-round grazing systems in North Florida: Is it possible? - (Popular Publication)
Dubeux, J., Jaramillo, D.M., Garcia, L., Santos, E., Bretas, I., Bernardini, I., Bernardini, M., Trumpp, K., Portuguez, J., Koury, H., Odour, K., Ruiz-Moreno, M. 2023. Year-round grazing systems in North Florida: Is it possible?. Extension Publications. Extension Panhandle Ag e-News. Available at https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2023/02/10/is-a-year-round-grazing-system-feasible-in-north-florida/

Sustainable intensification of livestock systems using forage legumes in the anthropocene - (Proceedings)
Dubeux, J., Jaramillo, D.M., Dantas, L., Garcia, L., Santos, E. 2023. Sustainable intensification of livestock systems using forage legumes in the anthropocene. International Grasslands Congress, May 14-19, 2023, Covington, Kentucky. p. 98-101.

Pasture management in the U.S. Midwest- An assessment of current practices and future opportunities - (Proceedings)
Holohan, C., Paine, L., Cavadini, J., Lively, F., Jaramillo, D.M., Akins, M. 2023. Pasture management in the U.S. Midwest- An assessment of current practices and future opportunities. International Grasslands Congress, May 14-19, 2023, Covington, Kentucky. p. 1175-1177.

Outwintering strategies – From the plot and from the field - (Proceedings)
Cavadini, J., Akins, M.S., Abel, A. 2023. Outwintering strategies – From the plot and from the field. Meeting Proceedings. GrassWorks Grazing Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 2/2/2023.

New insights for benefit of legume inclusion in grazing systems - (Proceedings)
Jaramillo, D.M., Dubeux, J., Dantas, L., Garcia, L. 2024. New insights for benefit of legume inclusion in grazing systems. International Grasslands Congress, May 14-19, 2023, Covington, Kentucky. p. 637-640.

Water footprint, herbage, and livestock responses for nitrogen-fertilized grass and grass–legume grazing systems - (Abstract Only)
Jaramillo, D.M. 2023. Water footprint, herbage, and livestock responses for nitrogen-fertilized grass and grass–legume grazing systems. Meeting Abstract. January 27, 2023.

Benefits of legumes in pastures beyond nitrogen fertilization - (Proceedings)
Jaramillo, D.M. 2023. Benefits of legumes in pastures beyond nitrogen fertilization. Meeting Proceedings. 2023 Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic, Madison, WI. Jan. 11, 2023.

The benefits of forage legumes go beyond nitrogen fixation - (Popular Publication)
Jaramillo, D.M. 2022. The benefits of forage legumes go beyond nitrogen fixation. Forage Focus. December 2022, pg. 18-19.

Nutritive value, silage fermentation characteristics, and aerobic stability of grass-legume round-baled silages at differing moisture concentrations with and without manure fertilization and microbial inoculation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coblentz, W.K., Akins, M., Jaramillo, D.M., Cavadini, J. 2022. Nutritive value, silage fermentation characteristics, and aerobic stability of grass-legume round-baled silages at differing moisture concentrations with and without manure fertilization and microbial inoculation. Journal of Animal Science. 100(11). https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac325.

Seeding rate affects the performance of oat and black oat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santos, E., Dubeux, J., Queiroz, L., Jaramillo, D.M., Garcia, L., van Cleef, F., de Abreu, D., Ruiz-Moreno, M. 2022. Seeding rate affects the performance of oat and black oat. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. 8(2). https://doi.org/10.1002/cft2.20192.

Evaluation of Black oats (Avena strigosa Schreb) as new forage species for the upper midwest - (Abstract Only)
Jaramillo, D.M., Blount, A., Dubeux, J., Cavadini, J. 2022. Evaluation of Black oats (Avena strigosa Schreb) as new forage species for the upper midwest. Meeting Abstract. 2022 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD. Nov. 6-9, 2022.

Carbon and nitrogen stable isotopic composition of forages and animal tissues in the southeastern U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Novo, S., Dubeux, J., Jaramillo, D.M., Garcia, L., Dantas Queiroz, L., Van Cleef, F., Ruiz-Moreno, M. 2022. Carbon and nitrogen stable isotopic composition of forages and animal tissues in the southeastern U.S.. Meeting Abstract. 2022 ASA-CSSA-SSSA Internations Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD. Nov. 6-9, 2022.

Rhizoma perennial peanut strip planting: How did it work over the years? - (Abstract Only)
Bernardini, M., Dubeux, J., Dantas Queiroz, L., Garcia, L., Jaramillo, D.M., Santos, E., Sollenberger, L., Vendramini, J., Ruiz-Moreno, M. 2022. Rhizoma perennial peanut strip planting: How did it work over the years?. Meeting Abstract. 022 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD. Nov. 6-9, 2022.

Supplementation of molasses-based liquid feed for cattle fed on limpograss hay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abreu, D., Dubeux, J., Dantas, L., Jaramillo, D.M., Santos, E., Van Cleef, F., Garcia, C., Dilorenzo, N., Ruiz-Moreno, M. 2022. Supplementation of molasses-based liquid feed for cattle fed on limpograss hay. Animals. 12(2227). https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12172227.

Cattle performance and enteric methane emissions from cattle grazing three different systems - (Proceedings)
Garcia, L., Dubeux, J., Jaramillo, D.M., Santos, E. 2022. Cattle performance and enteric methane emissions from cattle grazing three different systems. Meeting Proceedings. July 21-23, 2022. Medellin, Colombia.

Can forage legumes improve soil health in grazing systems? - (Other)
Jaramillo, D.M., Dubeux, J. 2022. Can forage legumes improve soil health in grazing systems?. Southern Pasture and Forage Crop Improvement Conference Proceedings. outhern Pastures and Forage Improvement Conference, Asheville, NC. July 26-29.