\n| Experimental line 287<\/td>\n | Coarse<\/td>\n | 0\u201310<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n References<\/strong><\/p>\nBaxter, L. L.,\u00a0Anderson, W. F.,\u00a0Hudson, W. G.,\u00a0Hancock, D. W.,\u00a0Prevatt, C. G., &\u00a0Moore, Z.\u00a0(2019).\u00a0Quantifying the damage potential of the bermudagrass stem maggot.\u00a0Crop Science<\/em>,\u00a059<\/strong>(5),\u00a02280\u20132286.\u00a0https:\/\/doi.org\/10.2135\/cropsci2019.04.0220<\/p>\nBaxter, L. L., Anderson, W. F., Hudson, W. G., Rios, E. F., Bowling, C. H., Hancock, D. W., Gates, R. N., & Burt, J. C. (2024). Improved management of the bermudagrass stem maggot. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management, 10(1), e20269. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/cft2.20269<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By\u00a0Liliane Severino da Silva, Forages Specialist The bermudagrass stem maggot [BSM; Atherigona reversura Villeneuve (Diptera: Muscidae)] is an invasive species in the southeastern USA. This insect was first reported in California in 2009 and in Georgia in 2010, but it is native to South Asia. It is unclear how BSM was introduced to the United […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4095,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[122669,1],"tags":[],"coauthors":[122660],"class_list":["post-304","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pest-management","category-uncategorized"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/304","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4095"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=304"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/304\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=304"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=304"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=304"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=304"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":177,"date":"2026-06-20T19:26:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T19:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/?p=177"},"modified":"2026-07-23T16:50:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T16:50:52","slug":"animal-production-and-welfare-benefits-under-silvopasture-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/animal-production-and-welfare-benefits-under-silvopasture-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Animal production and welfare benefits under silvopasture systems"},"content":{"rendered":" Silvopasture systems are defined as the integration of tree, forage, and livestock in the same area (Figure 1). These systems allow for income diversification through forestry and livestock production, while optimizing resource use for environmental, economic, and social benefits of operations. In the Southeast region, heat stress is a major issue to livestock, and it affects animal performance and health, especially during the summer months. Silvopasture systems provide shade through the tree component which helps to lower temperatures and create a microclimate that improves conditions to livestock grazing these systems.<\/p>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/files\/2024\/04\/IMG_0523-300x225.jpg\") <\/p>\n
Figure 1.<\/strong> Silvopasture system in Colleton County, SC. Credits: Janet Steele.<\/p>\nManagement practices in silvopasture systems<\/strong><\/p>\nSilvopasture systems offer a holistic approach to sustainable livestock production, promoting animal welfare, supporting animal and plant production, and mitigating the impacts of heat stress on livestock. Through proper establishment, integration and management, these systems can support enhanced resilience and sustainability of agricultural systems amid changing climatic conditions.<\/p>\n Silvopasture systems require proper management according to their tree species composition, spatial arrangement, and planting density once these factors directly impact the solar radiation intercepted. Regular management of trees is crucial as they mature and shade increases, therefore it is important to ensure there will be proper sunlight reaching the forage canopy.<\/p>\n The grazing management practices implemented also play a vital role in proper forage regrowth, quality, harvest and utilization. For silvopasture systems, the recommendation is to use rotational stocking once it allows for proper forage regrowth interval and better forage harvest and excreta distribution in the area. In the Southeast, during summer months, the high temperatures present a challenge for animal health, performance and welfare. The incorporation of trees into pastures allows for microclimate to be established and help animals cope with high heat indexes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Animal welfare and productivity<\/strong><\/p>\nAnimal health and welfare are crucial for livestock production since they directly impact performance, quality, and profitability of operations. In recent years, consumers\u2019 interest on the food production process, rastreability, and carbon footprint of activity has increased which also impacts their choice and purchase patterns.<\/p>\n In livestock farming, heat stress is a significant challenge during the warm season. Silvopasture systems represents a sustainable alternative for animals to cope with high heat indexes and they support productivity and animal welfare once the shading provided creates a microclimate allow for temperature reduction. Therefore, silvopasture systems are an effective strategy for adapting livestock production to challenges related to climate change while supporting ecosystem services delivery. These systems diversify feed sources by integrating trees, shrubs, and grasses to provide a varied diet for livestock mitigate thermal stress and sustain consistent levels of livestock productivity.<\/p>\n Impact of heat stress on livestock<\/strong><\/p>\nHeat stress induces various physiological, behavioral and reproductive responses in animals, impacting their welfare, and health. The symptoms related to heat stress include increased panting, body temperature, respiration rate, and heart rate. Thus, heat stress reduces feed intake and immune function, thereby affecting growth rate, feed conversion efficiency, reproduction, and, in lactating animals, it impacts milk production and quality, for example. Shade is an ally for livestock to cope with heat stress. Silvopasture systems offer natural shade, which helps regulate microclimatic conditions by reducing wind speed, solar radiation levels, and thermal stress indexes during high heat periods. In these systems, animal thermal comfort improves during the warmest hours of the day due to lower air temperatures and reduced temperature-humidity index (THI) compared to conventional open pasture systems. Temperature-humidity index is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity to quantify the level of heat stress experienced by living organisms.<\/p>\n In conclusion, silvopasture systems are a valuable option for livestock farmers to address high temperatures, improve animal health, and enhance the sustainability of their operations. By implementing effective management practices that optimize resource use, silvopasture becomes a financially viable strategy for sustainable livestock production.<\/p>\n Written by<\/strong><\/p>\n*Daniela Rodriguez, M.S. student, Animal and Veterinary Sciences Department<\/strong><\/p>\n*Liliane Silva, Forages Specialist, Animal and Veterinary Sciences Department<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Silvopasture systems are defined as the integration of tree, forage, and livestock in the same area (Figure 1). These systems allow for income diversification through forestry and livestock production, while optimizing resource use for environmental, economic, and social benefits of operations. In the Southeast region, heat stress is a major issue to livestock, and it […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4095,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[122670],"tags":[],"coauthors":[122660],"class_list":["post-177","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-silvopasture"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4095"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=177"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":319,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177\/revisions\/319"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=177"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=177"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=177"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":298,"date":"2026-04-20T20:35:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T20:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/?p=298"},"modified":"2026-04-20T20:35:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T20:35:15","slug":"cooping-with-high-fertilizer-costs-in-forage-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/cooping-with-high-fertilizer-costs-in-forage-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Cooping with high fertilizer costs in forage systems"},"content":{"rendered":" ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_0608.jpg\") <\/p>\n
By Liliane Silva, Clemson Forages Specialist<\/strong><\/h3>\nM<\/strong>anagement practices are crucial in determining forage production and quality in forage systems. Among them, fertilization is essential to supply nutrients needed by plants. Over the past decades, the fluctuation of costs of fertilizers has elevated the importance of improving nutrient use efficiency, while also seeking alternative strategies to reduce off-farm inputs into forage systems. Understanding the main points for improving nutrient use efficiency and distribution in forage systems can help improve feasibility and sustainability in forage systems. Soil testing<\/strong> is a crucial management tool to monitor soil fertility and pH and allows for proper nutrient amounts to be applied as needed by forage crops. Routine soil testing can help save money on lime and fertilizer applications, while also decreasing nutrient losses and runoff. Soil testing should be conducted at least every two years and, in order to have reliable information to develop your fertilization program, soil samples must be collected correctly.<\/p>\nThe general recommendation is to collect 15 to 20 samples to 6 inches depth in a field up to 10 acres. Samples should be collected in a zigue-zague <\/em>pattern throughout the area and placed in a bucket, then homogenized prior to sending up to a pint to the lab for analysis. Besides providing proper nutrient recommendations, routine soil<\/em> testing allows for the maintenance of adequate soil pH. Improper soil pH will impact nutrient availability and root development affecting overall forage stand establishment, production, and persistence. Lime is frequently used to increase soil pH and may be required to be applied 6-8 months ahead of the establishment of a new forage stand, depending on the current soil pH. Typically, by raising the soil pH, nutrients, as N and P, increase their availability. However, the target soil pH varies with the forage crop being used and, in general, legumes have higher nutrient and pH requirements than warm-season grasses, for example.<\/p>\nOnce you have your soil report recommendations in hand, make sure to choose the fertilizer source that best fits your needs, so you do not apply unnecessary nutrients. Commercial fertilizer blends that supply N, P, K, and micronutrients have specific combinations and can be a source to apply more than needed nutrients for your area which represents increased costs. For example, if your soil test report shows that no P is needed, then you should select a fertilizer blend that has no P. Your local Extension agent can help you choose the appropriate fertilizer source to use based on your needs. Overall, the use of organic fertilizer<\/em> <\/strong>sources (ex. animal manure, chicken litter) has been increasing over the last decades due to attractive costs and high local availability. When using organic amendments, in order to properly meet forage crops\u2019 needs, it is important to know the fertilizer composition and understand the rate to what the nutrient (s) is released. Some organic fertilizers may also be a source to increase organic matter in the soil overtime which is particular important to improve soil fertility and resilience.<\/p>\nFor any source of fertilizer<\/strong>, the nutrient composition of that source, time, and rate of application will impact the effectiveness of its use and have environmental implications. Generally, when we are developing our fertilization plan for a given forage, the determination of how much fertilizer needs to be applied will depend on the nutrient levels available in the soil and the expected forage production during that growing season. For N fertilizer, it is recommended to split apply the total rate over the growing season aiming to optimize the absorption by plants and reduce runoff and leaching to water bodies.<\/p>\nManagement practices and the choice of species<\/em><\/strong> will also have an important role in the nutrient input required. Improved forages, such as bermudagrass, and legumes may have higher fertilizer needs than bahiagrass, for example. However, it is important to properly address their needs based on the management that is applied. Intensity and frequency of grazing or cutting for hay production may require different levels of nutrients to be replenished based on the amount being exported. Under grazing, rotational management<\/em> can be an alley to help with nutrient distribution throughout a pasture once animals stay for limited periods of time in a given area and avoid creating areas where animal excreta are accumulated which often happens on shaded and waterer areas on pastures under continuous stocking.<\/p>\nThus, the incorporation of legumes into forage systems can help with inputting N through biological fixation and increase soil fertility. Legumes are only able to fix N in association with specific bacteria which requires the seeds to be inoculated. Then, N fixation ranges from 40 to 100 lb N\/acre but, it will depend on the forage yield. The organic N fixed can be available for companion grasses in mixtures or to the subsequent grass crop. The use of legumes in forages systems has been increasing aiming for improved forage production, nutrient cycling, and animal performance, especially in low-input systems where there is little to no replenishment of nutrients routinely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Liliane Silva, Clemson Forages Specialist Management practices are crucial in determining forage production and quality in forage systems. Among them, fertilization is essential to supply nutrients needed by plants. Over the past decades, the fluctuation of costs of fertilizers has elevated the importance of improving nutrient use efficiency, while also seeking alternative strategies to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4095,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"coauthors":[122660],"class_list":["post-298","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/298","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4095"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=298"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/298\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=298"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=298"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=298"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=298"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":296,"date":"2026-04-20T20:10:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T20:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/?p=296"},"modified":"2026-04-20T20:10:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T20:10:39","slug":"managing-fescue-hay-during-the-2026-spring-drought","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/managing-fescue-hay-during-the-2026-spring-drought\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Fescue Hay During the 2026 Spring Drought"},"content":{"rendered":" ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/files\/2026\/04\/IMG_7068-1024x768.jpg\") <\/p>\n
By\u00a0<\/strong>Christopher LeMaster, Clemson Extension Livestock Agent and\u00a0<\/strong>Dr. Liliane Silva, Clemson Extension Forage Specialist<\/strong><\/p>\nFollowing a dry fall and winter, much of our region is now classified in Extreme Drought (D3)<\/strong>. For a cool-season grass like tall fescue, which relies on spring moisture for the bulk of its annual forage production, this rainfall deficit is a primary concern for the upcoming hay season. Additionally, producers are managing this drought alongside a 50% increase in fertilizer and fuel costs<\/strong>. When input prices are high and projected yields are low due to weather-related challenges, management strategies must be adjusted to focus on efficiency and stand persistence.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Harvesting and Clipping Strategies<\/strong><\/p>\nIn a dry spring, there is rarely a single “correct” answer for when to harvest. Instead, there are some considerations to be made:<\/p>\n \n- Early Harvesting:<\/strong> Many producers have elected to harvest the fescue crop now, even where production is low. This effort aims to capture the nutritional quality of the forage before it becomes overly mature. Recent high temperatures have pushed much of our cool-season grass into the reproductive stage (making seedheads), which naturally decreases hay quality due to an increase in lignified material.<\/li>\n
- Mowing and Clipping Hayfields:<\/strong> Another strategy is clipping these fields to put the plant back into a vegetative stage. This “resets” the plant in hopes of allowing for some regrowth before the high heat of summer. While this helps recycle nutrients and potentially build organic matter due to the deposition of the clipped forage, be mindful of the volume of material left behind. Depending on current growth, heavy residue laying over the cut plants could shade the crown and hinder regrowth once we start getting rain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n Both management strategies rely heavily on timely rainfall this spring and on properly managed, healthy hayfields.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cutting Height and Management Strategies<\/strong><\/p>\nIn an attempt to cope with the impacts of drought and high off-farm input costs, it will be crucial to consider the following:<\/p>\n \n- Cutting Height:<\/strong> Setting your mower height correctly is essential to allow the plants to maintain proper residual leaf area. This will help the plants maintain adequate energy reserves over time. If you are harvesting<\/strong> the crop, it is important not to cut below 4 inches (recommended stubble height for fescue)<\/strong>. However, if you are clipping<\/strong> the pastures to reset the growth, set your mower to a height that removes only the stems and maybe just a little bit of the leaves. The leaves are the “plant factory,” producing energy to support plant recovery and growth time after time when the plants are defoliated.<\/li>\n
- Herbicide Applications:<\/strong> Many producers have elected to postpone herbicide applications because of the lack of rainfall and the decreased effectiveness during a drought. Given current prices, waiting for better growing conditions may be the most cost-effective choice. It is important to consider weed infestation levels, weed species, and the types of herbicides to be used and address these on a case-by-case basis, as needed. For further information, consult your local Extension agent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n The Economic Reality<\/strong><\/p>\nThe production cost increases significantly as off-farm input prices rise and crop yields are reduced due to weather-related conditions. It is essential to have a sharp pencil<\/strong> when calculating your actual cost of production per bale and determining how to price your hay this year. Unfortunately, local hay prices must reflect the sharp increases in fertilizer and fuel costs, as well as the lower-than-average yields we are seeing across the region. As you work through these numbers, please feel free to reach out to your local agent for assistance in evaluating your specific situation.<\/p>\nWhile there is no clear-cut solution for every farm, the goal remains the same: capture as much quality as possible while ensuring the fescue stand survives the summer and persists over time. To achieve persistence, it is essential to apply effective management strategies that support the health and strength of the stand over time, therefore, contributing to resilient stands that can withstand challenging weather conditions. Focusing on optimizing the resilience of the perennial stands requires proper management throughout the entire season, year after year and oftentimes adjustments during challenges each year so that they remain productive once the weather pattern shifts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By\u00a0Christopher LeMaster, Clemson Extension Livestock Agent and\u00a0Dr. Liliane Silva, Clemson Extension Forage Specialist Following a dry fall and winter, much of our region is now classified in Extreme Drought (D3). For a cool-season grass like tall fescue, which relies on spring moisture for the bulk of its annual forage production, this rainfall deficit is a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4095,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[122668],"tags":[],"coauthors":[122660],"class_list":["post-296","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-forage-and-pasture-management"],"fimg_url":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/296","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4095"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=296"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/296\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=296"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=296"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=296"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/forageslab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=296"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}] |
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