Dr. Joao Vendramini

Professor, Agronomy - Forage Specialist

• Research Focus (60%)

  The research program is dedicated to forage management with emphasis on sub-tropical production systems. The major area of interest is forage-livestock interface and the impact of forage management on forage and animal production, and environmental quality.

  The specific research areas are:

  1. The effects of supplementation on forage and animal production
  2. Warm- and cool-season forage management
  3. Alternative uses of forage crops
  4. Nutrient management on forage crop systems
• Extension Focus (40%)

  The main objective of the Forage extension program is to disseminate science based information. Educational activities and extension publications are elaborated to deliver updated information to stakeholders, educators, and producers.

  There are two extension program areas:

  1. Increase producer awareness of the importance of forage testing 
     
     The most accurate and reliable method to estimate forage nutritive value is forage testing. The objectives of this program are: a) to develop and deliver educational programs on forage sampling, testing, forage testing results interpretation that promote the potential benefits of forage testing on diet formulation and nutrient management for livestock producers, and b) conduct forage testing campaigns in Florida.
     
     
  2. Forage management 
     
     Extend research based knowledge on forage management for producers and educators.

• Education
  • Ph.D. University of Florida. Agronomy Department, Forage Management, 2005.
  • M.S. University of Sao Paulo. Animal Science Department, Forage Management, 1999.
  • B.S. University of Sao Paulo, Agronomy, 1994.
• In-Service Training
  • Forages for the Winter - slides from PPT - 1/2009 
  • Grazing Management - slides from PPT  - 1/2009

  2016 Forage In-Service Training - August 23, 2016

  • Principles of nutrient management for sustainable forage production - Maria Silveira
  • Measurements of forage quantity and nutritive value - Joao Vendramini
  • Warm-season forage management - Lynn Sollenberger
  • Cool-season forage management - Jose Dubeux
• Employment
  • Professor, Range Cattle Research and Education Center, Ona, FL
    University of Florida, 7/2019 to present.
  • Associate Professor, Range Cattle Research and Education Center, Ona, FL   
    University of Florida, 8/2012-6/2019.
  • Assistant Professor, Range Cattle Research and Education Center, Ona, FL   
    University of Florida, 8/2006-8/2012
  • Assistant Professor, Soil and Crop Science Department, Texas Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Overton, TX
    Texas A &M University, 8/2005 to 7/2006.
• Membership in Professional Societies
  • American Society of Agronomy
  • Crop Science Society of America
  • American Society of Animal Science
  • American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists
• Publications
  • View a complete list of Dr. Vendramini's publications
• Links
  • "Joe What?" Podcast
  • Forage Extension Laboratory
  • EDIS Forage Subtopics
  • Forage Plant Material Available