This week we will be featuring another one of the faculty with our research project. Our newest communication student, Macey Hurst, spoke with Dr. Philip Lancaster about his educational and research background. Continue reading to see what Macey learned about Dr. Lancaster! Dr. Phillip Lancaster is an Assistant Professor in the Missouri State University Darr College of … [Read more...] about Meet the Team: Instructor Edition 2.0
This week we will be giving you some general information on rotational grazing and how we are using it in our research project. Rotational grazing can be a benefit to many farmers and ranchers. Proper rotational grazing results in improved and even forage production, especially during droughts. It can also create healthier livestock, decreased weed and erosion problems, and … [Read more...] about Rotational Grazing: What You Need to Know
If you were able to attend our Shealy Farm Field Day you would have seen the photographers roaming around. Feel free to check out the pictures below to see if we snapped a shot of you or your friends! … [Read more...] about Field Day Pictures
During our Shealy Farm Field Day, two of our students discussed the rotational grazing aspect of our research project. They also showed everyone the ultrasonic sensor that is attached to a John Deere gator used to measure the height of the grass in each paddock. This determines where the cattle need to be moved to. We are using what is called an ultrasonic sensor to measure … [Read more...] about The Ultrasonic Sensor
This week we will be highlighting the first of the many amazing faculty working on our research project at Shealy Farm. Watch the video below to get to know more about Dr. Sarah Lancaster. She is an assistant professor of environmental plant science and natural resources at MSU! … [Read more...] about Meet the Team: Professor Edition 1.0