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Pollinators, Livestock, and Pastures: Flowering Legumes and Soil Quality Considerations
Johnson, Laura O.
Johnson, Laura O.
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This farmer guide summarizes grazing systems and pollinator well-being interactions and their reciprocal relationships. It highlights how grazing management can be adapted to support pollinators. Pasture forages can be both beneficial to grazing livestock as well as insect pollinators. Legumes, and field margin wild flowers are of particular importance. Soil health is also a key for supporting these diverse forage and floral resources, which are needed for both healthy grazing livestock and insect pollinators. Carefully managed mix stands that include legumes can reduce feed expenses and contribute to healthy livestock.
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2023-01-01