The Crop Science Podcast Show - Dr. Shelby Gruss: Forage Management Strategies | Ep. 62
Feb 18, 2025In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Shelby Gruss, from Iowa State University, discusses strategies for improving forage management and boosting crop resiliency. Dr. Gruss highlights the role of intercropping systems, summer annuals, and diversified farming practices in enhancing productivity and sustainability. She also covers the challenges facing forage producers in the Midwest, including fall armyworm infestations and hail damage. Listen now on all major podcast platforms!
What will you learn:
- Managing forage toxicity
- Hybrid genetics for safety
- Intercropping for diversity
- Combatting fall armyworm
- Forage resilience strategies
Meet the guest:
Dr. Shelby Gruss is an Assistant Professor in Forage Extension at Iowa State University. Her research focuses on improving resiliency in agricultural systems through innovative forage management strategies. Dr. Gruss earned her Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics from Purdue University, where she studied forage sorghum and its genetic traits and has a strong background in forage science.
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