Robert Mitchell
faculty, volunteer
- Adjunct Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- USDA Research Agronomist Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
402-472-1546
On campus, dial 2-1546
Effect of Switchgrass Row Spacing on Inter-Seeded Legume Establishment
March 15, 2019
This project evaluated the effect of switchgrass row spacing on the establishment of Illinois bundleflower, partridge pea, alfalfa, white clover, and hairy vetch.
Burning, Disking, and Spraying Consequences on Big Bluestem Forage Yield, Nutritive Value, and Native Legume Establishment
March 14, 2019
A two-year study evaluated establishment of two native legume species into five-year old established big bluestem pastures and compared seven treatments.
Effect of Row Spacing on Switchgrass Yield and Nutritive Value
March 14, 2019
This study was conducted from 2010 to 2015 to evaluate effects of row spacing on switchgrass forage yield. It compared two varieties: ‘Shawnee’ an upland ecotype, and ‘Kanlow x Summer HP1 NETO2 C1’, an experimental lowland ecotype later released as ‘Liberty’.
Small Grain Annual Forages Following Soybean Production
December 2, 2016
This research brief looks at a three-year grazing trial addressing the question of what small grain is most suitable to plant after soybean to offer the best opportunity for grazing.
Triticale: A Useful Component of a Cover Crop
December 1, 2016
This overview of UNL research compares winter triticale with winter barley and explores why crop producers may want to include triticale in their cover crop blends.