Abstract

Effects of cattle grazing on soil bulk density were measured at two sites in central Kansas. Samples were taken at depths of 0 to 3 in. and 3 to 6 in. from grazed and ungrazed areas at five locations in each field. No statistical difference (P>0.01) between bulk densities of the two areas occurred at the 3 to 6 in. depth for either site. However, soil in the grazed areas had significantly higher (P<0.01) bulk density than that in the ungrazed areas at the 0 to 3 in. depth at both sites.

Keywords: Cattlemen's Day, 2000, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 00-287-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 850, Beef, Soil compaction, Stocker cattle, Grazing, Forage

How to Cite:

Taylor, R. & Slocombe, J. W., (2000) “Effects of cattle grazing cropresidues on soil bulk density”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(1), 17-19. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.1727