Theme 4: Grassland Sustainability, Innovations and Initiative

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	Exploring Profitable, Sustainable Livestock Businesses in an Increasingly Variable Climate B. R. Cullen, University of Melbourne, Australia M. T. Harrison, University of Tasmania, Australia D. Mayberry, CSIRO D. Cobon, University of Southern Queensland, Australia N. Reichelt, University of Melbourne, Australia A. Sinnet, University of Melbourne, Australia KM Christie, University of Tasmania, Australia F. Bilotto, University of Tasmania, Australia D-A An-Vo, University of Southern Queensland, Australia C. Stokes, CSIRO L. Perry, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Australia T. Davison, University of New England
	Ecosystem Benefits of Invasive Annual Grass Removal S. L. Clark, Envu
	Stoloniferous Forage Legumes for Sustainable Mixed Pastures in the Tropics R. M. Boddey, Embrapa Agrobiologia, Brazil C de P Rezende, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil J. Marques Pereira, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil C. A. dos Santos, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Animal Husbandry Station of the Extreme South of Bahia, Brazil I. O. Ramalho, Animal Husbandry Station of the Extreme South of Bahia, Brazil R. M. Macedo, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil B. C. G. Homem, Embrapa Agrobiologia, Brazil D. R. Casagrande, Federal University of Lavras, Brazil S. Urquiaga, Embrapa Agrobiologia, Brazil B. J. R. Alves, Embrapa Agrobiologia, Brazil
	Convalescing Soil Functionality of Degraded Lands: An Experience from Semi-Arid India A. Chandra, ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India H. Baradwal, ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India A. Ghosh, ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India A. K. Singh, ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India S. S. Manjangouda, ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, India
	A Framework for Promoting Diverse Perennial Circular Forage Systems for More Resilient Agricultural Landscapes: Developing Extension and Educational Tools for Resilience and Sustainability Cassida K. A., Michigan State University W. Lamp, University of Maryland at College Park S. Gruss, Michigan State University
	Genetic Modification – Applications for Forage and Grassland Production Systems J. R. Caradus, Grasslanz Technology Ltd, Palmerston North, New Zealand
	Estimating Forage Biomass using Unmanned Ground and Aerial Vehicles B. A. Koc, Clemson University J. Singh, Clemson University M. J. Aguerre,, Clemson University
	Regenera+.uy: Designing a Co-Innovation Process to Apply the Principles of Regenerative Livestock Production Oscar Blumetto, National Institute of Agriculture Research, Uruguay M. Bustamante, Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria, Uruguay. A. Castagna, Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria, Uruguay. D. Caresani, Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria, Uruguay. G. Ciappesoni, Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria, Uruguay. R. Baptista, Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria, Uruguay. I. De Barbieri, Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria, Uruguay.
	The Nutritional Dynamic is Key for Use Optimal Forage and Increase of Meat Production Bernal-Flores Alvaro, Colegio de Postgraduados, Mexico E. A. Pizarro, Área de Investigación & Desarrollo, Argentina Quero Carillo Raymundo, Colegio de Postgraduados, Mexico Pérez Rodríguez Paulino, Colegio de Postgraduados, Mexico
	Role of Social Media and Digital Resources in Forage Education L. L. Baxter, University of Georgia
	Choosing the Best Online Platform L. L. Baxter, University of Georgia A. Best, University of Georgia
	Ecosystem Services and Life Cycle Assessment of Perennial and Annual Cropping Systems M. Berti, North Dakota State University A. Cecchin, North Dakota State University
	Drone and Digital Camera Imagery Estimate C3 and C4 Grass Ratios in Pastures J. A. Bush, University of Kentucky C. D. Teutsch, University of Kentucky S. R. Smith, University of Kentucky J. C. Henning, University of Kentucky
	Herbaceous Tropical Legume Integration into Small-Holder Crop-Livestock Systems in Eastern Indonesia: Results of 10-Years of Multi-Disciplinary Systems Research L. W. Bell, CSIRO, Australia D. Mayberry, CSIRO, Australia K. Cox, DAF Queensland, Australia S. Traill, CSIRO, Australia J. Nulik, BPTP, Indonesia E. J. Hosang, BPTP, Indonesia D. Kana Hau, BPTP, Indonesia
	Rotational Stocking with Virtual Fences: Effects on Grassland Diet Digestibility, Livestock Performance and Stress Levels of Heifers N. A. Grinnell, University of Goettingen, Germany D. Hamidi, University of Goettingen, Germany M. Komainda, University of Goettingen, Germany F. Reisch, University of Goettingen, Germany J. Horn, University of Goettingen, Germany I. Traulsen, University of Goettingen, Germany R. Palme, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna J. Isselstein, University of Goettingen, Germany
	How ‘Pasture for Life (Championing 100% Pasture-Fed Ruminant Products) Has Taken Off in the UK – From the Bottom Up! S. J. Gregson, Pasture for Life
	Preparing Grasslands Scientists for Careers in International Agriculture M. Eilittä, Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA)
	The Use of Livestock GPS Trackers to Determine the Grazing Patterns of Herded and Free Ranging Cattle in the Communal Rangelands of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa A. Finca, Agricultural Research Council-Range and Forage Science, South Africa T. C. Zondani, University of Fort Hare, South Africa J. T. Tjelele, University of Fort Hare, South Africa M. P. Mavuso, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
	UF-Accelerate to Industry (A2i): Bringing Industry into Academia J. A. Estrada, University of Florida
	Biological Stimulants Increase Fertilizer Efficiency and Pasture Legume Content P. R. Espie, AgScience Ltd, Dunedin, New Zealand S. Haswell, BioAg Ltd., Napier, New Zealand A. Barton, BioAg Pty Ltd. Narrandera, Australia
	Themeda triandra as a Perennial Seed Crop in South-Eastern Australia: What are the Agronomic Possibilities and Constraints, and Future Research Needs? D. Male, The University of Melbourne, Australia J. Hunt, The University of Melbourne, Australia C. Celestina, The University of Melbourne, Australia J. Morgan, La Trobe University, Australia D. Gupta, The University of Melbourne, Australia Dja Dja Wurrung People
	Predicting Forage Provision of Grasslands Across Climate Zones by Hyperspectral Measurements F. A. Männer, University of Bonn, Germany J. Muro, University of Bonn, Germany J. Ferner, University of Bonn, Germany S. Schmidtlein, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany A. Linstädter, University of Potsdam, Germany
	Spatio-Temporal Dynamics of the Dual-Purpose Cattle Value Chain in the Colombian Amazonas A. Leinert, University of Hohenheim, Germany S. Burkart, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
	Assessment of Soil Structure and Root Patterns by Means of Micro-X-ray Computed Tomography in Temperate Grassland Sites K. Kuka, Julius-Kühn-Institute (JKI), Germany M. Joschko, Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF), Germany
	Modeling the Biomass Production of Grasslands of Wallonia According to their Functional Type U. Kokah Essomandan, University of Liege, Belgium D. Knoden, Fourrages Mieux ASBL, Belgium B. Dumont, University of Liege, Belgium J. Bindelle, University of Liege, Belgium
	Creating an Educational Experience that Fosters Diversity and Inclusion M. M. Kohmann, University of Wisconsin-Madison
	Role of Social Media and Digital Resources in Extension L. L. Baxter, University of Georgia
	Spring Grass Availability and Silage Supplementation Impact on Dry Matter Intake and Enteric Methane Emissions in Grazing Dairy Cattle M. Kennedy, VistaMilk SFI Research Centre, Ireland S. Walsh, Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Ireland T. M. Boland, University College Dublin, Ireland M. Egan, Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Ireland
	Migration and Colonization Characteristics of Endophytic Tracer Rhizobia to the Reproductive Organs of Alfalfa W. J. Kang, Gansu Agricultural University, China S. L. Shi, Gansu Agricultural University, China Y. T. Zhang, Gansu Agricultural University, China L. Y. Chen, Gansu Agricultural University, China
	Heavy Grazing Significantly Reduced the Temporal Stability of Aboveground Biomass X. Ju, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China T. T. Shen, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China Q. Wu, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China G. D. Han, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
	Scaled Datasets through Leveraging Technology Better Represent Plant Communities Classified Within National Land Cover Database (NLCD) D. M. Johnston, Tarleton State University D. B. Murray, Tarleton State University Y. Y. Tsang, Tarleton State University
	Development of Megathyrsus maximus Genotypes for Intensification of Cattle Rearing in Brazil Liana Jank, EMBRAPA, Brazil M. F. Santos, EMBRAPA, Brazil Sanzio Carvalho Barrios, EMBRAPA, Brazil Cacilda Borges do Valle, EMBRAPA, Brazil Rosangela Maria Simeão, EMBRAPA, Brazil
	Herding Livestock – the Phoenix Rises from the Ashes? Digital Herding as a Future Tool for Grazing Livestock J. Horn, University of Goettingen, Germany R. Reisch, University of Goettingen, Germany M. Komainda, University of Goettingen, Germany P. Riedel, Centre for Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Use, Germany J. Isselstein, Texas Trading, Germany
	An Assessment of Young Cattle Behaviour and Welfare in a Virtual Fencing System C. Holohan, Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute, Ireland A. Gordon, Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute, Ireland R. Palme, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria S. Buijs, Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute, Ireland F. Lively, Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute, Ireland
	DATA CURATION FOR MODELING TALL FESCUE BIOMASS DYNAMICS WITH DSSAT-CSM M. B. Hanson, Auburn University P. D. Alderman, Oklahoma State University T. J. Butler, Oklahoma State University A. Caldeira Rocateli, Oklahoma State University Covington, KY
	Opportunities and Challenges in Augmenting Honey Bee Forage Resources with Pasture Legumes in Southern Australia M. Kratz, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Australia M. Brown, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Australia M. T. Newell, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Australia R. C. Hayes, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Australia Covington, KY
2024
12:00 AM	A GIS Tool for Optimal Forage Species Selection David B. Hannaway, Oregon State University Christopher Daly, Oregon State University Michael D. Halbleib, Oregon State University Linda Brewer, Oregon State University Sophie Baur, Oregon State University Chelsea Clark, Oregon State University Emilie Krecklow, Oregon State University Scott Bassett, University of Nevada, Reno Covington, KY 12:00 AM

	Forage and Grazinglands Extension: Training the Next Generation of Specialists D. W. Hancock, USDA, Agricultural Research Service
	More Than a Fencing System? Testing the Validity of Virtual Fencing Collars for Animal Monitoring on Pasture D. Hamidi, University of Goettingen, Germany M. Komainda, University of Goettingen, Germany N. Grinnell, University of Goettingen, Germany F. Reisch, University of Goettingen, Germany J. Horn, University of Goettingen, Germany M. Hamidi, University of Goettingen, Germany I. Traulsen, University of Goettingen, Germany J. Isselstein, University of Goettingen, Germany
	Virtual Fencing Predictable for Cattle? A Simple Method to Test Whether and How Fast Cattle Can Learn the Association Between Acoustic Signal and Electric Pulse D. Hamidi, University of Goettingen, Germany M. Komainda, University of Goettingen, Germany N. Grinnell, University of Goettingen, Germany L. Wilms, University of Goettingen, Germany F. Reisch, University of Goettingen, Germany J. Horn, University of Goettingen, Germany M. Hamidi, University of Goettingen, Germany J. Isselstein, University of Goettingen, Germany
	Isolation and Culture of Epichloё sp. for Re-Infection of Endophyte-Free Southeastern Wildrye (Elymus glabriflorus) B. J. Haile, Mississippi State University J. I. Morrison, Mississippi State University
	Development of Forage Curriculum for Extension Educators in the Southeast USA L. S. Silva, Clemson University L. Dillard, Auburn University K. Mullenix, Auburn University M. Wallau, University of Florida J. J. Tucker, University of Georgia C. Vasco, Auburn University
	How do Artemisia capillaris Population Respond to Grazing Management and Rain Reduction? Li-yuan Shi, Lanzhou University, China Fu-jiang Hou, Lanzhou University, China Zhen Wang, Lanzhou University, China
	Legumes as a Biological Tool to Address the Sustainability of Ruminant Production Systems H. Sheridan, University College Dublin, Ireland M. B. Lynch, Teagasc, Ireland
	Using Recurrent Phenotypical Selection to Improve Drought Tolerance of Red Clover M. Sahin, DBlack Sea Agricultural Research Institute Samsun, TR S. Reid, USA DLF Pickseed USA E. Sahin, DBlack Sea Agricultural Research Institute Samsun, TR S. Ates, Oregon State University S. Elias, Oregon State University David B. Hannaway, Oregon State University
	Red Deer Browsing Decelerates Shrub Regrowth Despite Increasing Wolf Presence F. Riesch, University of Göttingen, Germany C. Raab, University of Goettingen, Germany Bettina Tonn, University of Göttingen, Germany N. Gerber, University of Goettingen, Germany M. Zetsche, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany J. Signer, University of Goettingen, Germany Marcus Meißner, Institut für Wildbiologie Göttingen und Dresden e. V., Germany Sven Herzog, Institut für Wildbiologie Göttingen und Dresden e. V., Germany Niko Balkenhol, University of Göttingen, Germany Johannes Isselstein, University of Göttingen, Germany
	Preventing Conversion to a Highly Degraded Invasive Dominated System C. V. Ransom, Utah State University
	Rangeland Devastated by Invasive Annual Grass H. E. Quicke, Envu
	Answering Complex Questions as We Make Headway on Annual Grasses and Fire T. Prather, University of Idaho L. Jones, University of Idaho E. Strand, University of Idaho G. Harrison, University of Idaho K. Johnston, University of Idaho
	Soil Carbon Monitoring Program for Ranches in Dryland Ecosystems David E. Prado-Tarango, Oregon State University S. Ates, Oregon State University J. Talbot, Oregon State University
	Contribute to a Definition of Extensive Grazing (Mediterranean) J. Potes, Instituto Politécnico Santarém, Portugal J. P. F. Almeida, Instituto Politécnico Castelo Branco, Portugal C. Matos, ACOS, Beja, Portugal A. Teixeira, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Portugal
	Differences in Carbon Sequestration and Water Use Between a Semi-Arid Native Grassland and Encroaching Vachellia karroo Woodland C. Weideman, Rhodes University, South Africa A. R. Palmer, Rhodes University, South Africa G. Carolyn, Rhodes University, South Africa Kathleen Smart, EFTEON, National Research Foundation, South Africa
	Sunn Hemp as an Alternative Forage in the Texas High Plains Region S. A. O’Shaughnessy, USDA-ARS H. M. Mosqueda, North Dakota State University D. K. Brauer, USDA-ARS
	Is There a Need for Tailored Graduate Programs for International Students? K. T. Oduor, University of Florida Lynn E. Sollenberger, University of Florida J. Dubeux, University of Florida L. M. D. Queiroz, University of Florida
	Participatory Evaluation of Urochloa (Brachiaria) Grasses in the Cool Highlands of Central Kenya Elkana Nyambati, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation, Kenya W. Ayako, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation, Kenya S. K. Mailu, KALRO, Dairy Research Institute, Kenya
	The Effect of Nitrogen Rates and Plant Density on Grain Yield Components and Persistence in Intermediate Wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) and Mountain Rye (Secale strictum) M. T. Newell, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Australia N. Munday, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Australia R. C. Hayes, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Australia
	Observing and Simulating Temperate Grasslands in Central Europe C. Nendel, Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF), Germany
	Transitioning to Multiple-use Polyculture Grassland-derived Bioenergy Feedstock Systems J. P. Muir, Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Service J. L. Foster, Texas A&M AgriLife Research A. Falk, Louisiana State University S. Weiss, Louisiana State University W. D. Pitman, Louisiana State University W. Alsion, Louisiana State University H. D. Naumann, Texas A&M AgriLife Research J. R. Bow, Texas A&M AgriLife Research C. Shadrock, Texas A&M AgriLife Research E. Osei, Tarleton State University O. Lasater, Tarleton State University
	Challenges and Opportunities for Revegetation in Areas Dominated by Invasive Annual Grasses B. A. Mealor, University of Wyoming J. A. Crose, Corteva Agriscience
	Guidelines for Optimal Use of Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) with Sample Preparation and Presentation Across Instrument Platforms D. W. McIntosh, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
	Tennessee Master Beef Producer Program Promotes Sustainable Beef Production K. M. Mason, University of Tennessee G. E. Bates, University of Tennessee J. D. Rhinehart, University of Tennessee
	Forage Data Hub – A Platform for Sharing Valuable Datasets for Resilience Amanda J. Ashworth, USDA-Agricultural Research Service L. Marshall, University of Texas at Arlington J. J. Volenec, Purdue University M. Berti, North Dakota State University E. van Santen, University of Florida C. Williams, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison V. Gopakumar, University of Texas at Dallas J. Foster, Texas A&M AgriLife Research V. Picasso, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison J. Su, University of Texas at Arlington
	Invasive Annual Grass Issues in Canadian Rangelands V. Maloney, Envu 2022 Environmental Science , Canada
	Breeding Cool-Season Forage Grasses for a Warming Climate D. P. Malinowski, Texas A&M AgriLife Research J. Ford, PGG Wrightson Seeds Ltd., New Zealand A. Stewart, PGG Wrightson Seeds Ltd., New Zealand D. Woodfield, Grasslands Innovation, New Zealand W. E. Pinchak, Texas A&M AgriLife Research
	A Transdisciplinary Approach to Landscape Transformation Towards Perennial, Diverse, Circular Systems: Why and How V. Picasso, University of Wisconsin-Madison C. Williams, University of Wisconsin-Madison
	Identification of Hyperspectral Characteristics of The Main Plants in Seriphidium transiliense Desert Grassland Wenhao Liu, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China Wanqiang Han, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China Guili Jin, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China Ying Li, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China Ke Gong, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China Jian Ma, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China Zhibiao Liu, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China Jiazin Li, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China Mengtian Chen, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China
	Maize-Alfalfa Intercropping Promote Ecosystem Services Than Fertilized Single Crops D. X. Tao, Northeast Normal University, China Y. Z. Gao, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China
	National Forage Week B. Stefancik, University of Georgia K. Mullenix, Auburn University
	Mentoring Graduate Students for Academic Careers in Grassland Science L. E. Sollenberger, University of Florida
	Rangeland-Centered Agroecosystems in Indian Central Himalayas: Operationalizing Ecological Sustainability in Mountain Agriculture Vir Singh, GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, India
	Theory and Application of No-Till Reseeding Technology in Degraded Grasslands in China Jingying Jing, China Agricultural University, China Hongyan Ma, China Agricultural University, China Yingjun Zhang, China Agricultural University, China
	Forage Genomics Accelerate the Germplasm Resource Innovation Fan Wu, Lanzhou University, China Qi Yan, Lanzhou University, China Pan Xu, Lanzhou University, China Zhen Duan, Lanzhou University, China Jiyu Zhang, Lanzhou University, China
	Soil Nitrification Inhibition with Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) M. E. Peterson, Plant & Food Research, Lincoln, New Zealand P. M. Fraser, Plant & Food Research, Lincoln, New Zealand C. R. Anderson, Plant & Food Research, Lincoln, New Zealand N. I. Joyce, Plant & Food Research, Lincoln, New Zealand H. G. Judson, Agricom, Lincoln, New Zealand

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