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Renata Nave Oakes, PhD

Associate Professor | Plant Sciences

Specialization: Forage Management and Systems

Research Questions
  • My current research program has been focused on improved forage systems and management including: improved forage quality and nutritive value, grazing season extension to reduce feeding costs, forage stockpiling and alternative year-round grazing systems, sustainable forage production and fertilization by introducing forage legumes (e.g. cowpea), and integrated crop/livestock systems (in partnership with Brazilian institutions).
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100 Main Entrance Drive
Spring Hill, TN 37174
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Crop Sciences, The Ohio State University, 2012
  • MS, Agronomy, University of São Paulo, 2007
  • BS, Agronomy, São Paulo State University, 2004
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Renata Nave Oakes, PhD

Associate Professor | Plant Sciences
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100 Main Entrance Drive
Spring Hill, TN 37174
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Crop Sciences, The Ohio State University, 2012
  • MS, Agronomy, University of São Paulo, 2007
  • BS, Agronomy, São Paulo State University, 2004
Research Questions
  • My current research program has been focused on improved forage systems and management including: improved forage quality and nutritive value, grazing season extension to reduce feeding costs, forage stockpiling and alternative year-round grazing systems, sustainable forage production and fertilization by introducing forage legumes (e.g. cowpea), and integrated crop/livestock systems (in partnership with Brazilian institutions).
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