Abstract
The I-10 Corridor is the southernmost region in the United States. It includes the entire state of Florida and the southern regions of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Warm-season perennial grasses are the most widely used forages for livestock production in the I-10 Corridor. As a result of better water use and light conversion efficiency, warm-season grasses produce more forage than cool-season grasses in tropical and subtropical climates. Cool-season annual forages are important components of the forage system and may allow yearlong grazing in the I-10 Corridor. Stockpiled pastures and hay are the main source of conserved forage during the winter. Concentrate supplementation may be necessary for growing animals and cow–calf pairs during the winter months. Due to favorable climatic conditions, cow–calf and stocker production systems may have yearlong grazing with limited supply of supplement.
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