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Ray Smith

RaySmith

Ray Smith

Faculty

 

Directions to University of Kentucky, Lexington, KYUniversity of Kentucky, PSS
Campus LocationAg. Science Bldg. North
1100 Nicholasville Road (Office:N222E)
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
Phone(859) 257-3358
Fax(859) 323-1952
Emailraysmith1@uky.edu

 

Speciality
Forage Extension Specialist

Education
PhD - 1991. University of Georgia, Agronomy

MS - 1987. University of Georgia, Agronomy

BSc - 1983. Asbury College, Wilmore, KY, Biology

Extension activities include working closely with county agents and producers across the state; conducting applied forage research for Kentucky and the transition zone; helping organize multi-county, state and regional forage conferences; and writing and updating forage extension publications.

Research focus is the establishment and maintenance of legumes in pastures, hay production, developing computer teaching models, grazing trials, and forage variety testing.

Associate Professor, Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Kentucky. December 2004 – Present.

Associate Professor, Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, Virginia Tech. April 2001 – Dec 2004.

Associate Professor, Plant Science Department, University of Manitoba, Canada. April 1996 – April 2001.

Assistant Professor, Plant Science Department, University of Manitoba, Canada. January 1991 – April 1996.

Graduate Research Assistant, Agronomy Dept., Univ of GA

 Resources

Presentations (.ppt)  require MS Powerpoint
Videos (.wmv)  requrie MS Media Player

Orchardgrass Grazing Response Feb 2009 1(.ppt) 630KB
UK Orchardgrass Grazing Time Lapse Video 1 (.wmv) 6.15MB
Tall Fescue and Orchardgrass Grazing Respone (.ppt) 3.21MB
Tall Fescue Grazing Response Feb 2009 2 (.ppt) 4.64MB
UK Tall Fescue Time Lapse Movie High Res (.wmv) 8.58MB
UK Tall Fescue vs Orchardgrass High Res Movie (.wmv) 8.33MB
UK Forage Seedling Growth Still Images (.ppt) 13.16MB
UK Forage Seedling Growth Movie High Res (.wmv) 10.48MB
How Grass Grows VT Model 1 (.ppt) 2.09MB

 

 

 

This person page last updated on 2011-04-12



Research/Teaching Publications

    Refereed Journal Articles

    McCown, S., M. Brummer, S. Hayes, G. Olson, S. R. Smith*, and L. Lawrence. 2012. Acceptability of teff hay by horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 32(6): 327-331.
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Gene Olson
    Scaglia, G., J. P. Fontenot, W. S. Swecker Jr., B. A. Corl, S. K. Duckett, H. T. Boland, S. R. Smith*, and A. O. Abaye. 2012. Perfomance, carcass, and meat characteristics of beef steers finished on 2 different forages or on a high-concentrate diet. The Professional Animal Scientist 28: 194-203.
    Smith, S.R., L. Schwer, and T.C. Keene. 2009. Tall fescue toxicity for horses: Literature review and Kentucky’s successful pasture evaluation program. Forage and Grazinglands. Published online: doi:10.1094/FG-2009-1102-02-RV.
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Thomas Keene Laura Schwer
    Morrison, J.I., S.R. Smith, G.E. Aiken, and L.M. Lawrence. 2009. Composition of horse diets on cool-season grass pastures using microhistological analysis. Forage and Grazinglands. Published online: doi:10.1094/FG-2009-0325-01-RS.
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Glen Aiken
    Boland, H. T., G. Scaglia, J. P. Fontenot, A. O. Abaye, R. L. Lawton and Ray Smith. 2008. Grazing behavior of beef steers grazing different tall fescue types and Lakota prairie grass. Professional Animal Scientist 23:721-727.
    Keene, T.C., S.R. Smith, and M.D. Montross. 2008. Biomass production on farms in the eastern United States. Proceedings, Joint AFGC/SRM Annual Meeting, Louisville, Ky., Jan. 26-31. American Forage and Grassland Council, Chicago, Ill.
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Thomas Keene
    Morrison, J.I., S.R. Smith, and G.E. Aiken. 2008. Using microhistological techniques to predict botanical composition of horse diets on cool-season grass pasture. Proceedings, Joint AFGC/SRM Annual Meeting, Louisville, Ky., Jan. 26-31. American Forage and Grassland Council, Chicago, Ill.
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Glen Aiken
    Morrison, J.I., S.R. Smith, G.E. Aiken, and C. Huo. 2008. Using microhistological techniques to predict botanical composition of horse diets on cool-season grass pasture. Proceedings, Joint IGC/IRC International Meetings, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China, June 29-July 5. China Grassland Society, Beijing, China.
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Glen Aiken
    Probst, T.A., and S.R. Smith. 2008. Harvest frequency effects on yield, quality, and regrowth rate among new alfalfa cultivars. Proceedings, Joint AFGC/SRM Annual Meeting, Louisville, Ky., Jan. 26-31. American Forage and Grassland Council, Chicago, Ill.
    Smith, S.R., and G.D. Lacefield. 2008. Master Grazer: Educating Kentucky livestock producers. Proceedings, Joint IGC/IRC International Meetings, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. China, June 29-July 5. China Grassland Society, Beijing, China.
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Garry Lacefield
    Smith, S.R., and T.C. Keene. 2008. Fescue toxicity for horses: Historical overview and a successful pasture evaluation program in Kentucky. Proceedings, Joint AFGC/SRM Annual Meeting, Louisville, Ky., Jan. 26-31. American Forage and Grassland Council, Chicago, Ill.
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Thomas Keene
    Smith, S.R., T.C. Keene, A. Probst, and M.D. Montross. 2008. Biomass production on farms in the eastern United States. Proceedings, Joint IGC/IRC International Meetings, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China, June 29-July 5. China Grassland Society, Beijing, China.
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Thomas Keene
    Watson, K.C., S.R. Smith, and L.M. Lawrence. 2008. Plant constituents affecting preferences of horses for cool-season grasses. Proceedings, Joint AFGC/SRM Annual Meeting, Louisville, Ky., Jan. 26-31. American Forage and Grassland Council, Chicago, Ill.
    Boland, H.T., G. Scaglia, J.P. Fontenot, A.O. Abaye, R.L. Stewart, and S.R. Smith. 2007. Case study: Grazing behavior of beef steers grazing different tall fescue types and Lakota prairie grass. Professional Animal Scientist 23:721- 727.
    Cattani, D.J., S.R. Smith Jr., P.R. Miller, D.E. Feindel, and R. Gjuric. 2004. Seed yield and yield components of creeping bentgrass cultivars. Canadian Journal Plant Science 84:117-124.

    Other Research Publications

    Davis, D., S. R. Smith, and B. Pratt. 2012. Evaluation of the effect of maturity on switchgrass hay when fed to beef steers in Kentucky. Proceedings of the American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY, Jan 9-11.
    Smith, S. R., and L. Saylor. 2012. Determining the effect of mowing height and fertility on orchardgrass yield and persisence. Proceedings of the American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY, Jan 9-11.
    Smith, S. R., K. Cotten, R. Allman, K. Watson, and T. Keene. 2012. Grazing and pasture management considerations from around the world. Proceedings of the European Equine Nutrition Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, June 22.
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Thomas Keene Krista Cotten
    Keene, T.C., S.R. Smith, and L. Schwer. 2009. Switchgrass biomass production on northeastern Kentucky farms. Proceedings, AFGC Annual Meeting. Grand Rapids, Mich., June 21-23. American Forage and Grassland Council, Chicago, Ill.
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Thomas Keene Laura Schwer
    Schwer, L., S.R. Smith, C. Huo, T.C. Keene, J. Lowry, G. Roberts, and J.I. Morrison. 2009. Fall nitrogen applications for horse pastures. Proceedings, American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting. Grand Rapids, Mich., June 21-23. American Forage and Grassland Council, Chicago, Ill.
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Gabriel Roberts Thomas Keene Laura Schwer
    Shewmaker, G., and S.R. Smith. 2009. Defoliation responses of grasses. Cool-Season Grass Initiative Professional Development Workshop. Grand Rapids, Mich., June 24.
    Smith, S.R. 2009. Alfalfa seed price and seeding rate: Impact of production cost. Proceedings, 29th Annual Kentucky Alfalfa Conference, Cave City, Ky., Feb. 9.
    Smith, S.R. 2009. Pasture evaluation research. Proceedings of the Forage Animal Production Research Unit Professional Update. Lexington, Ky., June 3.
    Smith, S.R. 2009. Selecting clover varieties wisely. Proceedings, Forages at Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association Annual Meeting, Lexington, Ky., Jan. 9.
    Smith, S.R. 2009. UK forage research programs. Proceedings, 63rd Southern Pasture and Forage Crop Improvement Conference, Lexington, Ky., May 10-12.
    Smith, S.R., and G.D. Lacefield. 2009. Understanding forage growth and development of grasses and legumes. Proceedings, 9th Annual Heart of America Grazing Conference. Columbus, Ind., Jan. 21-22.
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Garry Lacefield
    Smith, S.R., T.C. Keene, L. Schwer, C. Otto, S. DeBolt, and M. Montross. 2009. Relationship between forage quality and biofuel quality in warm-season native grasses. Proceedings, American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting. Grand Rapids, Mich., June 21-23. American Forage and Grassland Council, Chicago, Ill.
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Thomas Keene Laura Schwer
    Ray Smith, Gregory Halich, 2008. Optimal Nitrogen Application Rates for Stockpiling Tall Fescue Pastures Publication URL
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Gregory Halich
    Smith, S.R. 2008. Growth of grasses and legumes: Impact on grazing. Proceedings, 8th Kentucky Grazing Conference, Lexington, Ky., Oct. 23.
    Smith, S.R., and T. Keene. 2008. UK Horse Pasture Evaluation Program: A success story. Proceedings, 62nd Southern Pasture and Forage Crop Improvement Conference, Knoxville, Tenn., May 12-14.
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Thomas Keene
    Smith, S.R., and T.A. Probst. 2008. Alfalfa: Back to basics. Proceedings, 28th Kentucky Alfalfa Conference, Bowling Green, Ky., Feb. 21.
    Smith, S.R. 2007. How the alfalfa plants grows: Impact on management. Proceedings, 27th Kentucky Alfalfa Conference, Lexington, Ky., February.
    Keene, T., J.S. Lourie, S.R. Smith, and C. Huo. 2007. Horse pasture evaluation: Collaboration between University of Kentucky and central Kentucky Thoroughbred farms. Proceedings, American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting. State College, Pa. American Forage and Grassland Council. Chicago, Ill., June 23-26.
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Thomas Keene
    Morrison, J.I., S.R. Smith, and G.E. Aiken. 2007. Manure and a microscope: The keys to keeping Kentucky’s Thoroughbreds kicking. Proceedings, American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting, State College, Pa., June 23-26,. American Forage and Grassland Council. Chicago, Ill.
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Glen Aiken
    Probst, T.A., and S.R. Smith. 2007. Defying the yield/quality curve: Relating alfalfa regrowth rate to forage quality. Proceedings, American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting, State College, Pa., June 23-26. American Forage and Grassland Council, Chicago, Ill.
    Smith, S.R. 2007. Roundup-Ready alfalfa: results after one year on the market. Proceedings, 27th Kentucky Alfalfa Conference, Lexington, Ky., February.
    Smith, S.R. 2007. Recovering from the freeze and drought of 2007. Proceedings, 8th Kentucky Grazing Conference, Bowling Green, Ky., Oct. 30.
    Smith, S.R. 2007. Matching pasture to animal needs. Proceedings, Forages at Kentucky Cattleman’s Association Annual Meeting. Lexington, Ky., Jan. 13.
    Gregory Halich and Ray Smith 2008. Optimal Nitrogen Application Rates for Stockpiling Tall Fescue Pastures 2009 Guide (AEC 2009-09) Publication URL
    Authors in PSS Dept.: Ray Smith Gregory Halich

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