Projects

Development and Assessment of a System to Produce Grass-Fed Beef for the Southern Great Plains Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412644

Integrating Forage Systems for Food and Energy Production in the Southern Great Plains Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412837

Evaluation of New Perennial Cool-Season Grasses As Components of Year-Long Forage Production Systems Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 411217

Investigation of Eastern Redcedar Invasion; Economic Utilization and Management in Grassland Environments Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 413487

Publications

Dry Matter Intake and Digestion of Perennial and Annual Cool-Season Grasses by Sheep - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Phillips, W.A., Northup, B.K., Venuto, B.C. 2009. Dry Matter Intake and Digestion of Perennial and Annual Cool-Season Grasses by Sheep. Professional Animal Scientist. 25:610-618.

Sequence Grazing of Perennial and Annual Cool-Season Grasses to Extend the Grazing Season for Stocker Calves - (Abstract)

Northup, B.K., Phillips, W.A., Hopkins, A.A. 2009. Sequence Grazing of Perennial and Annual Cool-Season Grasses to Extend the Grazing Season for Stocker Calves. J. Anima. Sci. Vol. 87,E-Suppl.2 pg. 575.

Capabilities of four novel warm-season legumes in the southern Great Plains: biomass and forage quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K. 2009. Capabilities of four novel warm-season legumes in the southern Great Plains: Biomass and forage quality. Crop Science. 49:1096-1102.

Capabilities of four novel warm-season legumes in the southern Great Plains: grain production and quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K. 2009. Capabilities of four novel warm-season legumes in the southern Great Plains: Grain production and quality. Crop Science. 49:1103-1108.

Natural Resources Research Update: Grass Pea: Importance of Planting Date and Their Value When Inter-seeded with Bermudagrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K., Phillips, W.A. 2009. Natural Resources Research Update: Grass Pea: Importance of Planting Date and Their Value When Inter-seeded with Bermudagrass. Update #236853. NRRU.update@ars.usda.gov.

Challenges and Opportunities for Forage Based Beef Cattle Production Systems - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Phillips, W.A., Horn, G.W., Northup, B.K., Damron, W.S. 2009. Challenges and Opportunities for Forage Based Beef Cattle Production Systems. Meeting Proceedings. In Farming with Grass. Achieving sustainable Mixes Agricultural Lanscapes, ed. A.J. Fran luebbers p. 37-42. Ankeny, IA.

Forage-based systems for beef and dairy cattle production: Challenges and opportunities in the South Central region - (Abstract)

Phillips, W.A., Northup, B.K., Horn, G.W. 2008. Forage-based systems for beef and dairy cattle production: Challenges and opportunities in the South Central region. American Society of Animal Science. Vol. 86. pg 310.

Planting Date Affects Production and Quality of Grass Pea Forage. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K. 2008. Planting date affects production and quality of grass pea rorage. Crop Science. 48:1629-1635.

Impact of substituting perennial cool-season grasses for winter wheat on stocker performance - (Abstract)

Phillips, W.A., Northup, B.K., Venuto, B.C., Horn, G.W. 2008. Impact of substituting perennial cool-season grasses for winter wheat on stocker performance. American Society of Animal Science Southern Section Meeting.86 (1):15.

Forage and Grain Soybean Effects on Soil Water Content and Use Efficiency - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K. 2008. Forage and grain soybean effects on soil water content and use efficiency. Crop Science. 48:789-793.

Effects of Planting Date on Biomass Production by Grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.). - (Abstract)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K. 2008. Effects of Planting Date on Biomass Production by Grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.).. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Crop Science. Vol. 48. p 1629-1635.

Improving Productivity of Winter Wheat-Stocker Calf Enterprises by Including Perennial Cool-Season Grasses - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Northup, B.K., Phillips, W.A., Mayeux Jr, H.S. 2007. Improving productivity of winter wheat-stocker calf enterprises by including perennial cool-season grasses. Proceedings of the National Conference on Grazing Lands. 257-260.

Intensive Short Duration Grazing of Fescue Pastures to Extend the Grazing Season of Winter Wheat - (Abstract)

Phillips, W.A., Northup, B.K., Venuto, B.C. 2007. Intensive short duration grazing of fescue pastures to extend the grazing season of winter wheat. Journal of Animal Science. Vol. 85 (suppl. 1) P. 498-499.

Improving Forage Production in Bermuda Grass Paddocks with Novel Cool-Season Annual Legumes. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K., Phillips, W.A., Mayeux Jr, H.S. 2007. Improving forage production in bermuda grass paddocks with novel cool-season annual legumes. Crop Science. 47:168-173.

Management Tools to Increase the Efficiency and Productivity of Winter Wheat Stocker Enterprises. - (Abstract)

Phillips, W.A., Northup, B.K., Mayeux Jr, H.S. 2007. Management tools to increase the efficiency and productivity of winter wheat stocker enterprises. Proceedings of the National Conference on Grazing Lands. 498.

Management Tools to Increase the Efficiency of Winter Wheat-Stocker Enterprises - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Phillips, W.A., Northup, B.K., Mayeux Jr, H.S. 2007. Management tools to increase the efficiency of winter wheat-stocker enterprises. Proceedings 3rd National Conference on Grazing Lands. 253-526.

Influence of Summer Management Practices of Grazed Wheat Pastures on Runoff and Nutrients - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Daniel, J.A., Phillips, W.A., Northup, B.K. 2006. Influence of summer management practices of grazed wheat pastures on runoff and nutrients. Transactions of the ASABE. 40(2):349-355.

Available above-ground plant biomass for the water resources and erosion watershed at Fort Reno, OK; December 1998 to November 2002 - (Other)

Daniel, J.A., Northup, B.K. 2006. Available above-ground plant biomass for the water resources and erosion watershed at Fort Reno, OK; December 1998 to November 2002. Grazinglands Research Laboratory Publication Series 1-06. p. 1-17.

Dry Matter Intake and Digestibility of Annual and Perennial Cool Season Grasses Fed to Lambs As High Moisture Hay - (Abstract)

Farris, C.D., Phillips, W.A., Horn, G.W., Northup, B.K., Mayeux, H.S. 2006. Dry matter intake and digestibility of annual and perennial cool season grasses fed to lambs as high moisture hay [abstract]. Proceeding of American Society of Animal Science, Southern Section Meeting, February 4-8, 2006, Orlando, Florida. p. 2.

Using Cool-Season Legumes to Extend the Forage Production Season of Bermudagrass Pastures in the Southern Plains. - (Abstract)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K., Phillips, W.A., Mayeux, H.S. 2005. Using cool-season legumes to extend the forage production season of bermudagrass pastures in the southern plains [abstract]. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Paper No. 3172.

Performance of Forage Soybeans in the Southern Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rao, S.C., Mayeux, H.S., Northup, B.K. 2005. Performance of forage soybeans in the southern great plains. Crop Science. 45:1973-1977.

The Role of Grass Tussocks in Maintaining Soil Condition in North East Australia - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Northup, B.K., Brown,J.R. 2005. The role of grass tussocks in maintaining soil condition in north east Australia. Proceedings of a Satellite Workshop of the XXth International Grassland Congress. July 2005. p.71.

Candidate Cool-Season Legumes for Filling Forage Deficit Periods in the Southern Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K., Mayeux, H.S. 2005. Candidate cool-season legumes for filling forage deficit periods in the Southern Great Plains. Crop Science. 45:2068-2074.

Graze-Out Plus: Filling Forage Gaps in the Southern Great Plains, U.S.A. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Northup, B.K., Phillips, W.A., Mayeux, H.S. 2005. Graze-out plus: Filling forage gaps in the Southern Great Plains, U.S.A. [abstract]. Proceedings of the 20th International Grassland Congress, June 26-July 1, 2005, Dublin, Ireland. p. 716.

A Modified Forage System for Stocker Production in the Southern Great Plains, U.S.A. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Northup, B.K., Phillips, W.A., Mayeux, H.S. 2005. A modified forage system for stocker production in the Southern Great Plains, U.S.A. [abstract]. Proceedings of the 20th International Grassland Congress, June 26-July 1, 2005, Dublin, Ireland. p. 469.

The Importance of Grass Tussocks in Maintaining Soil Condition in Northeastern Australia - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Northup, B.K., Brown, J.R. 2005. The role of grass tussocks in maintaining soil condition in northeastern Australia [abstract]. Proceedings of the 20th International Grassland Congress, June 26-July 1, 2005, Dublin, Ireland. p. 71.

Predicting Soil Characteristics of Oklahoma Pasture with Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (Nirs) - (Abstract)

Northup, B.K., Daniel, J.A., Carson, L.B. 2005. Predicting soil characteristics of Oklahoma pasture with near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) [abstract]. Society for Range Management, 58th Annual Meeting and Trade Show, February 5-11, 2005, Fort Worth, Texas. 2005 CDROM.

Grazing Impacts on Spatial Distribution of Soil and Herbaceous Characteristics in An Australian Tropical Woodland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Northup, B.K., Brown, J.R., Ash, A.J. 2005. Grazing impacts on spatial distribution of soil and herbaceous characteristics in an Australian tropical woodland. Agroforestry Systems. 65(2):137-150.

Spatial Variability and Relationships among Soil and Forage Traits in a Perennial Cool-Season Grass Pasture - (Abstract)

Radford, A.R., Mackown, C.T., Slagell-Gossen, R., Northup, B.K. 2004. Spatial variability and relationships among soil and forage traits in a perennial cool-season grass pasture. Proceedings of the Oklahoma Academy of Science. 84:88.

Distribution of Soil Resources in Grazed and Cultivated Paddocks of Central Oklahoma - (Abstract)

Northup, B.K., Daniel, J.A., Mayeux, H.S. 2005. Distribution of soil resources in grazed and cultivated paddocks of central Oklahoma. Society for Range Management, 58th Annual Meeting and Trade Show, February 5-11, 2005, Fort Worth, Texas. 2005 CDROM.

Grasspea-Potential Forage and Grain for Southern Great Plains - (Abstract)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K. 2004. Grasspea-potential forage and grain for Southern Great Plains [abstract]. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Paper No. 3545.

Aboveground Biomass, C and N Contents of Woody Species in a Subtropical Thornscrub Parkland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Northup, B.K., Zitzer, S.F., Archer, S.A., McMurtry, C.R., Boutton, T.W. 2004. Aboveground biomass, C and N contents of woody species in a subtropical thornscrub parkland. Journal of Arid Environments. 62(1):23-43.

Predicting Soil Characteristics with Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (Nirs) - (Abstract)

Carson, L.B., Northup, B.K., Daniel, J.A. 2004. Predicting soil characteristics with near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS)[abstract]. Research Day Abstracts: Regional Universities Research Day. Paper No. S-238.

New Math for Stocking Native Tall-Grass Prairie - (Popular Publication)

Phillips, W.A., Northup, B.K., Mayeux, H.S., Daniel, J.A. 2004. New math for stocking native tall-grass prairie. The Forage Leader. 9(3):12-13.

Micro-Patch and Community Scale Spatial Distribution of Herbaceous Cover in a Grazed Eucalypt Woodland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Northup, B.K., Dias, C.D., Brown, J.R., Skelly, W.C. 2005. Micro-patch and community scale spatial distribution of herbaceous cover in a grazed eucalypt woodland. Journal of Arid Environments. 60(3):509-530.

Interactions among Western Ragweed and Other Sandhills Species after Drought - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reece, P.E., Brummer, J.E., Northup, B.K., Koehler, A.E., Moser, L.E. 2004. Interactions among western ragweed and other sandhills species after drought. Journal of Range Management. 57(6):583-589.

A Case Study in Managing Tallgrass Prairie: Grazing and Climate Effects on Plant Communities - (Abstract)

Northup, B.K., Phillips, W.A., Daniel, J.A., Mayeux, H.S. 2003. A case study in managing tallgrass prairie: Grazing and climate effects on plant communities [abstract]. Proceedings of the National Conference on Grazing Lands. p. 834.

Spatial Patterns in Use of Bermudagrass Pasture by Yearling Heifers: Behaviors and Reasons - (Abstract)

Pedro, A.F., Northup, B.K., Brown, M.A., Biles, C.A., Dawkins, D. 2003. Spatial patterns in use of Bermuda grass pasture by yearling heifers: Behaviors and reasons [abstract]. Research Day Abstracts: Regional Universities Research Day. Abstract No. S-317. p. 98.

Utilization of Bermudagrass (Cynodon Dactylon) Pastures by Yearling Heifers: Behaviors, Patterns and Reasons - (Abstract)

Pedro, A.F., Northup, B.K., Brown, M.A., Biles, C.A., Dawkins, D. 2003. Utilization of Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) pastures by yearling heifers: Behaviors, patterns and reasons [abstract]. Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students. Paper No. E150. p. 344.

Early Intensive Grazing of Native Rangelands - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Phillips, W.A., Northup, B.K., Mayeux, H.S., Daniel, J.A. 2003. Early intensive grazing of native rangelands. Proceedings of the Oklahoma Grazinglands Conservation Association Conference. pp. 1-9.

Assessing the Potential Utilization of a Tallgrass Paddock with Indicator Kriging - (Abstract)

Northup, B.K. 2004. Assessing the potential utilization of a tallgrass paddock with indicator kriging [abstract]. Society for Range Management. p. 152.

Impressions of the 7th International Rangeland Congress and South Africa - (Trade Journal)

Northup, B.K. 2003. Impressions of the 7th International Rangeland Congress and South Africa. Rangeland Wire 12(4):2-3.

Managing Southern Tallgrass Prairie: Case Studies on Grazing and Climatic Effects - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Northup, B.K., Phillips, W.A., Daniel, J.A., Mayeux, H.S. 2004. Managing southern tallgrass prairie: Case studies on grazing and climatic effects. Proceedings of the National Conference on Grazing Lands. pp. 834-840.

Performance and Economic Returns of Stocker Cattle on Tallgrass Prairie under Different Grazing Management Strategies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Phillips, W.A., Northup, B.K., Mayeux, H.S., Daniel, J.A. 2003. Performance and economic returns of stocker cattle on tallgrass prairie under different grazing management strategies. Professional Animal Scientist. 19:416-423.

Performance and Economic Returns of Stocker Cattle on Tallgrass Prairie under Season-Long Or Intensive Early Stocking Grazing Management - (Abstract)

Phillips, W.A., Northup, B.K., Mayeux, H.S., Daniel, J.A. 2004. Performance and economic returns of stocker cattle on tallgrass prairie under season-long or intensive early stocking grazing management [abstract]. Proceedings of the National Conference on Grazing Lands. p. 806.

Estimating Forage Production of a Tallgrass Prairie with Measure of Tiller Development by Key Grasses - (Proceedings/Symposium)

NORTHUP, B.K. 2003. ESTIMATING FORAGE PRODUCTION OF A TALLGRASS PRAIRIE WITH MEASURE OF TILLER DEVELOPMENT BY KEY GRASSES. INTERNATIONAL RANGELAND CONGRESS. p. 742-744.

Using Variability to Identify Potential State and Transition Stages of Tropical Tallgrass Sites in Northeast Australia - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Northup, B.K., Brown, J.R., Ash, A.J. 2003. Using variability to identify potential state and transition stages of tropical tallgrass sites in northeast australia. African Journal of Range and Forest Science. v. 20. Abstract p. 124.

Little Bluestem [schizachyrium Scoparium (MICHX.) Nash]: Useful Forage for Grazing Animals in Central Oklahoma? - (Abstract)

NORTHUP, B.K., PEDRO, A. LITTLE BLUESTEM [SCHIZACHYRIUM SCOPARIUM (MICHX.) NASH]: 2003. USEFUL FORAGE FOR GRAZING ANIMALS IN CENTRAL OKLAHOMA? RANGE MANAGEMENT MEETING PROCEEDINGS. Abstract No. 192.

The Effects of Management and Precipitation on Forage Composition of a Southern Tallgrass Prairie. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

NORTHUP, B.K., SCHNEIDER, J.M., DANIEL, J.A. 2002. THE EFFECTS OF MANAGEMENT AND PRECIPITATION ON FORAGE COMPOSITION OF A SOUTHERN TALLGRASS PRAIRIE. Available from: http://ams.confex.com/ams/15BioAero/techprogram/paper_49656.htm Proceedings of the American Meterological Society 15th Conference on Biometereology/aerobiology.

The Effects of Climate and Management on Forage Produced by a Southern Tallgrass Prairie - (Abstract)

NORTHUP, B.K., SCHNEIDER, J.M., DANIEL, J.A. 2002. THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE AND MANAGEMENT ON FORAGE PRODUCED BY A SOUTHERN TALLGRASS PRAIRIE. PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONFERENCE ON BIOMETEOROLOGY AND AEROBIOLOGY. p. 332-336.

Spatial Variability of Winter Wheat Pasture at the Onset of Grazing - (Abstract)

MACKOWN, C.T., NORTHUP, B.K., GRESSETT, J.A. SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF WINTER WHEAT PASTURE AT THE ONSET OF GRAZING. CD-ROM. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. 2002. Abstract No. C06-mackown202815-Poster.

Spatial Variability and Relationships among Selected Soil and Forage Traits in a Winter Wheat Pasture - (Abstract)

GRESSETT, J.A., MACKOWN, C.T., NORTHUP, B.K., SLAGELL-GOSSEN, R. SPATIAL VARIABILITY AND RELATIONSHIPS AMONG SELECTED SOIL AND FORAGE TRAITS IN A WINTER WHEAT PASTURE. OKLAHOMA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE PROCEEDINGS. 2002. v. 82. p. 117.

Using Variability to Identify Potential State and Transition Stages of a Tropical Tallgrass Site in Northeast Australia - (Abstract)

Northup, B.K., Brown, J.R., Ash, A.J. 2003. Using variability to identify potential state and transition stages of a tropical tallgrass site in northeast Australia [abstract]. International Rangeland Congress. v. 20. Paper No. B1.25.

Predicting Forage Quality of Two Warm-Season Grasses with Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy - (Abstract)

PEDRO, A., NORTHUP, B.K. 2002. PREDICTING FORAGE QUALITY OF TWO WARM-SEASON GRASSES WITH NEAR INFRARED REFLECTANCE SPECTROSCOPY. RESEARCH DAY ABSTRACTS: REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH DAY. Abstact p. 81-82.

Estimating Forage Production of a Tallgrass Prairie with Measures of Tiller Development by Key Grasses - (Abstract)

NORTHUP, B.K. ESTIMATING FORAGE PRODUCTION OF A TALLGRASS PRAIRIE WITH MEASURES OF TILLER DEVELOPMENT BY KEY GRASSES. INTERNATIONAL RANGELAND CONGRESS. 2002. V. 20. p. B1.24.

The Capacity of Near Infraared Reflectance Spectroscopy (Nirs) to Predict Forage Quality Parameters of Two Warm-Season Grasses. - (Abstract)

Pedro, A., Northup, B.K. 2000. The capacity of near infraared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) to predict forage quality parameters of two warm-season grasses. Biomedical Materials Research. PP. 266-267.