James Rogers Team Manager NF3 Team jkrogers@noble.org

• Doctor of Philosophy in agronomy, 1995, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina
• Master of Science in animal breeding, 1988, Clemson University
• Bachelor of Science in animal science, 1986, Clemson University

Rogers joined the Noble Foundation as a pasture & range specialist in 2002. He provides consultation in forage selection and establishment, grazing management, stocking rate, forage production and management and serves as the NF-3 team manager. His research interests include tall fescue management, short season niche forages and grazing management. He is a member of the American Forage and Grasslands Council, the American Society of Agronomy and the Society for Range Management.

Rogers came to the Noble Foundation from Sedalia, Mo., where he was a livestock specialist with University of Missouri Outreach and Extension for 10 years. His work in Missouri dealt with grazing systems to enhance both forage and livestock performance.

A native of upstate South Carolina, Rogers was raised on a beef cattle and row crop farm.

Online publications include:
Take Care of Your Hay, It Has Value
Legumes - More Valuable Now Than Ever
Clearing Up Some Tall Fescue Misconceptions
Rain Effects on Hay
Use Moisture Management Strategies to Survive Drought
Use These Strategies to Help Forage Stands Recover in 2007
Manage In 'Segments' to Make It to Spring
Sericea Lespedeza – The 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' of Plants?
Evaluation of Warm-Season Perennial Grasses
Thinking About Seeded Bermudagrass? Consider This...
Extending the Grazing Season: It's Not Too Late
Grazing Stick Instruction Manual
Phosphorus Levels Can Affect Nitrogen's Impact on Forage Production
The Costs of Hay Waste Add Up
Use These Methods to Reduce Hay Feeding Costs
Manage Forage Before (and During) Drought
Get Legumes in the Mix
Understanding Germination May Be Key in Figuring Out Why A Crop Fails
Do Your Forage Selection Homework
Is Your Hay Cut Right but Baled Wrong?
Producers Should take Advantage of Tall Fescue for Winter Feeding

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