The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Amanda Grev: Integrating Annual Forages into Grazing Systems | Ep. 4
Jul 02, 2026In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Amanda Grev from the University of Maryland explains how annual forages can improve grazing systems by increasing pasture productivity, supporting animal performance, and extending grazing seasons. She discusses managing summer slump, renovating underperforming pastures, improving forage quality, and using annuals to maintain forage availability during dry periods while giving perennial stands time to recover. Listen now on all major platforms!
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What you'll learn:
- Annual forage benefits
- Summer slump support
- Pasture renovation
- Improving animal performance
- Season extension
Meet the guest:
Dr. Amanda Grev is the Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Maryland. Her work supports forage producers, livestock owners, and industry professionals through research and Extension programming in forage production and pasture management. She holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota. Learn more from Dr. Amanda Grev on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
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