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Jul122012

During Dry Months, Native Grass Can Feed Livestock

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(KNOXVILLE, Tenn.) -- With intense summer heat and little water, the University of Tennessee’s East Tennessee Research and Education Center keeps a lush field of gamagrass in Blout County, according to the Knoxville News Sentinel.

Researchers from the center are starting a pilot study to see how the gamagrass does if grazed by cattle.

A rotation of native grass, instead of only hay for cattle could help the ecosystem.

Gamagrass can grow up to two feet high with roots that reach 5 to 10 feet into the soil.

Copyright 2012 ABC News Radio

DateThursday, July 12, 2012 at 11:54AM AuthorChristine Hsu

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