Research Project: Innovative Forage and Pasture Management Strategies for Dairy Agroecosystems

Location: Environmentally Integrated Dairy Management Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Thermal Properties of Soil Irrigated with Treated Municipal and Industrial Wastewater - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adhikari, P., Shukla, M., Mexal, J.G. 2026. Thermal Properties of Soil Irrigated with Treated Municipal and Industrial Wastewater. Soil Science Society of America Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.70335.

Planting date effect on black oat (avena strigosa Schreb.) herbage accumulation in North Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dosing frequency, fecal sampling, and digestibility method influence on titanium dioxide-based intake estimates in dairy heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jaramillo, D.M., Bauman, L.M., Akins, M.S., Kalscheur, K. 2026. Dosing frequency, fecal sampling, and digestibility method influence on titanium dioxide-based intake estimates in dairy heifers. Journal of Animal Science. Volume 4. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skag181.

Data from: Nitrogen fertilization versus legume inclusion in meadow fescue grazing systems - (Database / Dataset)

Lactation performance of Holstein dairy cows fed diets with or without an annual forage mix silage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Akins, M.S., Gumus, H., Ferraretto, L. 2026. Lactation performance of Holstein dairy cows fed diets with or without an annual forage mix silage. Translational Animal Science. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txag042.

Effects of pasture and confinement heifer-rearing management on lactation performance of dairy cows - (Abstract Only)
Camisa Nova, C., Jaramillo, D.M., Akins, M.S., Kalscheur, K. 2026. Effects of pasture and confinement heifer-rearing management on lactation performance of dairy cows. American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) - American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) Joint Annual Meeting.

Assessment of differences in first-lactation curve of dairy cows raised on pasture or confinement - (Abstract Only)
Camisa Nova, C., Kalscheur, K., Jaramillo, D.M., Akins, M.S. 2026. Assessment of differences in first-lactation curve of dairy cows raised on pasture or confinement. American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) - American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) Joint Annual Meeting.

Effect of acid preservative and timing of wrap application on storage characteristics of moist grass hay - (Abstract Only)

Effect of a combination inoculant on storage characteristics of winter cereal rye baled silage harvested at two maturities - (Abstract Only)

Interseeding strategies for legume integration into meadow fescue pastures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jaramillo, D.M., Bauman, L.M., Lima, L., Cavadini, J. 2026. Interseeding strategies for legume integration into meadow fescue pastures. Grass and Forage Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.70268.

Pose estimation based on keypoints and monocular depth estimation for predicting cattle body weight and hip height - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Menezes,, G., Seitz, A., Casella, E., Montes Gonzales, M., Negreiro, A., Higaki, S., Bresolin, T., Rosa, G., Akins, M.S., Dorea, J. 2026. Pose estimation based on keypoints and monocular depth estimation for predicting cattle body weight and hip height. Journal of Animal Science. Volume 104. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skag051.

Initial insights into sunn hemp–corn intercropping for forage production and nitrogen reduction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Simili, F., Dubeux, J., Jaramillo, D.M., Queiroz, L., Bretas, I., Lira, M., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Acuna, J., Trumpp, K., Akins, M.S. 2026. Initial insights into sunn hemp–corn intercropping for forage production and nitrogen reduction. Annals of Agricultural Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.70338.

Forage intake and digesta kinetics of beef cattle differing in feed efficiency while grazing Idaho rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sprinkle, J., Willmore, C., Ellison, M., Hall, J., Lewis, R., Tolleson, D., Jaramillo, D.M. 2026. Forage intake and digesta kinetics of beef cattle differing in feed efficiency while grazing Idaho rangelands. Journal of Animal Science. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf429.

Performance, feed-sorting behavior, methane and carbon dioxide emissions, nitrogen balance, and nutrient digestibility of dairy heifers fed Kernza intermediate wheatgrass straw - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pizarro, D., Akins, M.S., Picasso, V., Wattiaux, M. 2025. Performance, feed-sorting behavior, methane and carbon dioxide emissions, nitrogen balance, and nutrient digestibility of dairy heifers fed Kernza intermediate wheatgrass straw. Journal of Dairy Science. Volume 109, Issue 1: page 346-359. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2025-27050.

Annual crops for arid and semi-arid regions - (Book / Chapter)
Jaramillo, D.M., Queiroz, L., Akins, M.S., Garzon, J. 2025. Annual crops for arid and semi-arid regions. Book Chapter. https://doi.org/10.29327/5681481.

Bioligical nitrogen fixation in dry regions - (Book / Chapter)
Andrade Lira Jr., M., Zhang, K., Erhunmwunse, A., Liao, H., Santiago De Freitas, A., Castro Leal, V., Jaramillo, D.M. 2025. Bioligical nitrogen fixation in dry regions. Book Chapter. https://doi.org/10.29327/5681481.

Nutrient return and animal performance from dairy heifers raised in contrasting meadow fescue grazing systems - (Abstract Only)

Blood collection tube has minimal interference on the carbon and nitrogen isotope composition of plasma, red blood cells, and serum in cow blood - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jaramillo, D.M., Bauman, L.M., Camisa Nova, C., Lima, L., Van Santen, E. 2025. Blood collection tube has minimal interference on the carbon and nitrogen isotope composition of plasma, red blood cells, and serum in cow blood. Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry. https://doi.org/10.1002/rcm.10109.

Integrating forage legumes reduces dependence on N-fertilizer and increases the stability of grazing systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Trumpp, K., Dubeux, J., Garcia, L., Jaramillo, D.M., Pereira, J., Santos, E., Queiroz, L., Bretas, I., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Souza, C., Sollenberger, L., Dilorenzo, N., Vendramini, J. 2025. Integrating forage legumes reduces dependence on N-fertilizer and increases the stability of grazing systems. European Journal of Agronomy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2025.127708.

Interseeding clovers into meadow fescue pastures - (Popular Publication)
Cavadini, J., Jaramillo, D.M. 2025. Interseeding clovers into meadow fescue pastures. Popular Publication. April 2025.

Rhizoma peanut root-rhizome mass, growth, and decomposition under grazing or clipping management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santos, E., Dubeux, J., Sollenberger, L., Mackowiak, C., Jaramillo, D.M., Van Cleff, F., Queiroz, L., Garcia, L., Siqueira, M., Zagato, L., Garcia, C., Loghini, V., Homem, B. 2025. Rhizoma peanut root-rhizome mass, growth, and decomposition under grazing or clipping management. Crop Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.70069.

Dosing and fecal sample collection effects on the estimates of intake using n-alkanes as markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jaramillo, D.M., Bauman, L.M., Ogden, R.K., Akins, M.S., Kalscheur, K. 2025. Dosing and fecal sample collection effects on the estimates of intake using n-alkanes as markers. Journal of Animal Science. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf106.

Current understanding of techniques to improve baled silage - (Abstract Only)
Akins, M.S., Coblentz, W.K. 2025. Current understanding of techniques to improve baled silage. International Silage Conference. July 2025.

Continuous UAV monitoring for predicting animal behavior in grazing systems - (Abstract Only)
Menezes, G., Mazon, G., Negreiro, M., Gonzalez, N., Mantovani, L., Lima, L., Jaramillo, D.M., Dorea, J. 2025. Continuous UAV monitoring for predicting animal behavior in grazing systems. Meeting Abstract. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anscip.2025.08.201.

Estimating cattle body weight in grazing livestock using UAV-based monitoring systems - (Abstract Only)
Menezes, G., Mantovani, R., Gonzales, M., Mazon, G., Alexandrino, E., Lima, L., Jaramillo, D.M., Dorea, J. 2025. Estimating cattle body weight in grazing livestock using UAV-based monitoring systems. Meeting Abstract. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anscip.2025.08.277.

Continuous UAV monitoring for predicting methane emissions in grazing systems - (Abstract Only)
Menezes, G., Mantovani, R., Gonzales, M., Mazon, G., Alexandrino, E., Lima, L., Jaramillo, D.M., Dorea, J. 2025. Continuous UAV monitoring for predicting methane emissions in grazing systems. Meeting Abstract. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anscip.2025.08.261.

Plasma folate and vitamin B12 concentrations of heifers raised indoors or on pasture - (Abstract Only)
Duplessiss, M., Hall, M., Jaramillo, D.M., Kalscheur, K., Camisa Nova, C. 2025. Plasma folate and vitamin B12 concentrations of heifers raised indoors or on pasture. American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) - American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) Joint Annual Meeting. June 2025.

Sward responses of rhizoma peanut-bahiagrass mixtures and bahiagrass monocultures in contrasting on-farm environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Queiroz, L., Dubeux, J., Sollenberger, L., Vendramini, J., Liao, H., Mackowiak, C., Jaramillo, D.M., Santos, E., Garcia, L., Silva, H., Homem, B., Erhunmwunse, A., Ruiz-Moreno, M. 2025. Sward responses of rhizoma peanut-bahiagrass mixtures and bahiagrass monocultures in contrasting on-farm environments. Crop Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.70049.

Harvest management to optimize sorghum-sudangrass quality - (Popular Publication)
Akins, M.S. 2025. Harvest management to optimize sorghum-sudangrass quality. Hay and Forage Grower. March 2025.

Effect of storage temperature and time on fermentation and nutritive value of sorghum-sudangrass silage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coons, E., Akins, M.S. 2025. Effect of storage temperature and time on fermentation and nutritive value of sorghum-sudangrass silage. Applied Animal Science. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2024-02636.

Raising dairy heifers on pasture has its economic advantages - (Popular Publication)
Jaramillo, D.M., Kalscheur, K., Camisa-Nova, C. 2025. Raising dairy heifers on pasture has its economic advantages. Forage Focus. March 2025. P. 21.

Effect of stocking period on pasture species composition, forage production, and animal performance - (Abstract Only)
Jaramillo, D.M., Franco, A., Kohmann, M., Renz, M. 2025. Effect of stocking period on pasture species composition, forage production, and animal performance. American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Proceedings. January 12-15, 2025.

Do increased stocking periods affect animal performance and weed population in Southern Wisconsin? - (Abstract Only)
Franco Duarte, A., Kohmann, M., Renz, M., Jaramillo, D.M. 2024. Do increased stocking periods affect animal performance and weed population in Southern Wisconsin?. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Meetings, San Antonio, TX, November 10-13, 2024.

What do we know about heat stress on grazed dairy heifers? - (Popular Publication)
Kohmann, M., Jaramillo, D.M. 2024. What do we know about heat stress on grazed dairy heifers?. Forage Focus. Dec. 2024 issue.

Sustainable intensification of livestock systems using forage legumes in the anthropocene - (Review Article)
Dubeux, J., Jaramillo, D.M., Santos, E., Queiroz, L., Bretas, I., Souza, C., Trumpp, R., Garcia, L. 2025. Sustainable intensification of livestock systems using forage legumes in the anthropocene. Grass and Forage Science. https://doi.org/10.1111/gfs.12696.

Nutritive value and forage accumulation of a black oat germplasm in northeast US - (Popular Publication)
Jaramillo, D.M. 2024. Nutritive value and forage accumulation of a black oat germplasm in northeast US. CSA News. https://doi.org/10.1002/csan.21440.

Use of kernza intermediate wheatgrass straw on beef cows and dairy heifer diets - (Abstract Only)
Pizarro, D., Akins, M.S., Crooks, A., Wattiaux, M., Picasso, V. 2024. Use of kernza intermediate wheatgrass straw on beef cows and dairy heifer diets. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. November 10-13, 2024.

Stockpiled forages for grazing dairy heifers - (Popular Publication)
Akins, M.S. 2024. Stockpiled forages for grazing dairy heifers. Forage Focus. August 2024.

Can unmanned aerial vehicle images be used to estimate forage production parameters in agroforestry systems in the Caatinga? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martins Dos Santos, W., Pinheiro Costa, C., Da Silva Medeiroa, M., Ferraz Jardim, A., Da Cunha, M., Dubeux, J., Jaramillo, D.M., Cezar Bezerra, A., De Souza, E. 2024. Can unmanned aerial vehicle images be used to estimate forage production parameters in agroforestry systems in the Caatinga?. Applied Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14114896.