Winter Hay Does More Than Feed Cattle.
Imported hay recycles valuable nutrients, but feeding methods determine how evenly those nutrients benefit pasture soils.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Imported hay recycles valuable nutrients, but feeding methods determine how evenly those nutrients benefit pasture soils.
A decade-long grazing study shows that management can improve soil carbon and nutrient dynamics, but drought and year-to-year weather remain major drivers of soil health.
Soil health improves with better management, but climate, texture, irrigation, and manure history shape the response.
Statewide soil health data reveal how grazing management influences soil function, productivity, and sustainability in Florida ranchlands.