81. WELCOME TO THE FORAGES HOME PAGE WELCOME TO THE forages HOME PAGE. Forage crops are critical to Kentucky agriculture. Opportunities for Graduate Study in forages. Teaching, PLS510 http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Agronomy/Forage/welcome.htm

WELCOME TO THE FORAGES HOME PAGE Forage crops are critical to Kentucky agriculture. Beef cattle, horses and dairy cattle are major sources of farm income to Kentucky producers. Forage research activity at in agronomy includes post-harvest physiology of forage crops harvested as hay and silage, ingestive behavior of grazing cattle, breeding to improve forage crop yield, quality and other characteristics. A new program directed at assessment of the potential for livestock production on reclaimed mined land in the Appalachian region of Kentucky was initiated in 1995. A Partial List of Forage Research/Teaching Faculty at UK Mike Collins Chuck Dougherty Tim Phillips TABLE OF CONTENTS Opportunities for Graduate Study in Forages. Teaching, PLS510 Graduate Programs in Agronomy at UK. Other Forage-Related Pages. Agronomy Department. Prepared by Michael Collins Department of Agronomy University of Kentucky mcollins@ca.uky.edu

82. Forages And Soils Information On The Website To better understand forages and integration, let s look at the energy Though there are no super forages , growers can select from many options in http://www.noble.org/Ag/Research/Forages.htm

Forages and Soils Information on the Website Ag Home Page Agricultural Staff Jr. Beef Excellence Program Consultation Program ... 1996 Bermudagrass Variety Test by Jerry Baker A new bermudagrass variety test was established on May 14, 1996 at the Headquarters Farm. Included in the trial are four newer commercial varieties, three promising experimental strains, and four older commercially adapted varieties in Oklahoma. by Jerry Baker Table listing grain yields and estimated returns for small grains varieties for 1996-97. 1996-97 Forage Yields from Ryegrass Varieties and Strains by Jerry Baker Summary of yield comparisons of different varieties of ryegrass for 1996-97. 1997 Forage Yields from Bermudagrass Varieties and Strains by Jerry Baker Summary of yields obtained from different varieties of bermudagrass in 1997. 1997-98 Cool Season Grass Trials by Jerry Baker Trials and evaluation of Cool Season Grass 1997-98. by Jerry Baker Table listing grain yields and estimated returns for small grains varieties for 1997-98. 1997-98 ForageYields from Ryegrass Varieties and Strains by Jerry Baker Summary of yield comparisons of different varieties of ryegrass for 1997-98.

83. Perennial Forages For Irrigated Pasture, G03-1502-A Plant traits and selection guide for perennial forages for irrigated pasture in Nebraska, including information on recommended mixtures and species http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/range/g1502.htm

Nebraska Cooperative Extension, G03-1502-A Perennial Forages for Irrigated Pasture Plant traits and selection guide for perennial forages for irrigated pasture in Nebraska, including information on recommended mixtures and species characteristics. Jerry D. Volesky, Extension Range and Forage Specialist; Bruce E. Anderson, Extension Forage Specialist; and James T. Nichols, Extension Range and Forage Specialist (retired) Previous Category Catalog Order Info Important Plant Characteristics ... Limited Water Supply for Irrigation Seeding the correct grasses and legumes is important for high production from irrigated pasture. The best management cannot overcome the limitations of poorly adapted species that lack the characteristics necessary for high production. Selecting the right plant materials is an important decision which should be made early in the planning stage. This NebGuide describes the best perennial forage plants for permanent irrigated pasture. It does not include annuals such as sudangrass, forage sorghum, small grains, and turnips. Important Plant Characteristics Several plant characteristics are important and should be considered when planting irrigated pasture. Plants must be:

84. Ammonia Treatment Of Low Quality Forages, EC 89-265 This publication looks at the effects of ammonia treatment on digestibility and intake of low quality forages. http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/beef/ec265.htm

Nebraska Cooperative Extension EC 89-265 Ammonia Treatment of Low Quality Forages Rick Rasby, Extension Beef Specialist, Ivan Rush, Extension Beef Specialist, John Ward, Ruminant Nutritionist, Terry Klopfenstein, Ruminant Nutritionist Previous Category Catalog Order Info Anhydrous Ammonia Treatment ... Adding Liquid Supplements to Low-Quality Forages Increased costs of production have caused livestock producers to reduce feed costs whenever possible. Low quality crop residues, because of their availability, receive attention and offer considerable potential for reducing feed costs for cattle producers; however, because they are low in digestibility, intake by livestock is reduced. Treatment of low quality crop residues with anhydrous ammonia improves digestibility or total digestible nutrients (TDN) and increases consumption of these forages. The positive effects of ammonia treatment on digestibility and intake of low quality forages make them a viable possibility in feeding programs. Anhydrous Ammonia Treatment Type of Forages to Consider: Ammoniation is a procedure designed to increase energy availability of low quality forages. Forages to consider for treatment include: wheat straw, barley straw, oat straw, very mature, low quality warm or cool season grasses, com stover and milo stover. Most forages that are less than five percent crude protein and 45 percent TDN on a dry matter basis are candidates for ammonia treatment. Treatment of medium- to high-quality forages with anhydrous ammonia results in only small changes in digestibility and intake, and may cause toxicity problems when fed.

85. FORAGES FOR MEAT GOATS As previously indicated, meat goats must depend almost solely on forages to meet their The composition of forages commonly eaten by goats varies widely. http://www.clemson.edu/agronomy/goats/handbook/forages.html

MEAT GOAT PRODUCTION HANDBOOK Goat Home Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Managing Forages for Meat Goats Bruce Pinkerton Frank Pinkerton Introduction As previously indicated, meat goats must depend almost solely on forages to meet their nutritional needs if they are to be economically viable. Forages commonly utilized are grasses, browse, weeds, forbs, and, seasonally, small grains, hays, and silages. With rare exception, all these plants contain usable protein, energy, minerals and vitamins in useful measure. It should be emphasized that goats actually prefer to browse on brush rather than on grass, commonly taking about 60% browse and 40% grass in mixed plant populations. Since goats are particularly adept at selecting the most nutritious plants (and within plants, the most nutritious portions), they may do reasonably well on grazing areas considered poor to fair by man and cow alike if, of course, the amount of herbage is adequate. Like other animals, however, goats respond quite favorably to increased quality/quantity of feedstuffs. Public perceptions to the contrary, goats cannot in fact economically turn low quality vegetative matter into meat and milk. Successful managers know this; novices may not last long enough to learn it. Composition of Forages The composition of forages commonly eaten by goats varies widely. For information on their composition, see Table 1. In practical grazing situations, goats consume an ever-changing combination of these feedstuffs with selection reflecting seasonal availability's and relative palatability's. The daily dry matter intakes of mature goats range between 3-5% of body weight, occasionally higher. The actual quantity of feedstuffs eaten per day will be influenced by physiological needs, palatability, dry matter content, digestibility, and rate of passage from the rumen.

86. Maryland Small Ruminant Page - Forages The Maryland Small Ruminant Page (sheepandgoat.com) provides information resources for sheep and goat producers. http://www.sheepandgoat.com/forage.html

Site Map General Links Forage Identification Forage Testing Links by Region Northeast South Midwest Great Plains West Canada International ** HOME PAGE ** Pick a Topic General Forage Links Forage Information System - Oregon State University NCSU/USDA Forage Program American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) Modern Forage Systems Classroom ... Forages and Soil Information - Noble Foundation Forage Identification USDA-NRCS Forage Identification Slide Series Purdue Forage Identification Pages Forage Identification CD-ROM [ORDER] USDA Plants National Database ... Forage Identification and Management Guide - University of Kentucky Forage Testing National Forage Testing Association (NFTA) Interpreting Forage Analysis - North Dakota State University Understanding and Using Forage Test Results - Univerisity of Wisconsin Interpreting Forage Quality Reports - University of Kentucky ... Interpreting a Forage Analysis - Auburn University ** The rest of the forage links are organized by geographic region . ** Northeast Maryland Forage Program Penn State Forages Home Page Vermont Forage Crop Information University of New Hampshire Forages and Field Crops ... Ye Olde Forage Library Card Catalog - West Virginia University South Virginia Tech Forages University of Kentucky Forage Publications University of Tennessee Forage Pubilcations Grasslands Watershed Management - Clemson University ... Texas Forages Midwest

87. Texas Cooperative Extension Bookstore Home Agriculture forages Pastures E169 forages for Beef Cattle, English, Free L-5433 Nitrates and Prussic Acid in forages, English http://tcebookstore.org/pubbrowse.cfm?catid=31

88. ACIAR - Forages For Plantation Crops forages for Plantation Crops (Proceedings PR032 1990). Author(s) HM Shelton WW Stür (eds). ISBN 1 86320 284 6. Summary http://www.aciar.gov.au/web.nsf/doc/JFRN-5J476S

About Us Contact Us Feedback Home ... Survey Search Books Home Subscribe Distribution Policy Order off-line ... My Shopping Cart SUBJECT Agricultural Policy and Systems Economics Animal Health Animal Production Crop Improvement ... Postharvest Technology PUBLICATION TYPE Corporate Publications Impact Assessment Series Monographs Proceedings ... Working Papers CATALOGUES All Publications By Subject All Publications By Type All Electronic Download Publications Forages for Plantation Crops (Proceedings PR032 1990) Author(s): ISBN: Summary OUT OF PRINT (electronic files available) This proceedings provides information needed by extension workers and farmers to increase the productivity of ruminants in plantation crops. The opportunities for increasing ruminant production in this way are considerable. Forages for Plantation Crops - pr32contents.doc File size: 36.00 kb Forages for Plantation Crops - pr32prelims.pdf File size: 22.42 kb Forages for Plantation Crops - pr32chapter01.pdf File size: 329.67 kb; Download time: 1 minutes @ 28.8kb Forages for Plantation Crops - pr32chapter02.pdf

89. ACIAR - Forages On Red Soils In China forages on Red Soils in China (Proceedings PR038 1992). Author(s) PM Horne, DA MacLeod JM Scott (eds). ISBN 1 86320 061 4. Price ($AUD) $20.00. Summary http://www.aciar.gov.au/web.nsf/doc/JFRN-5J477F

About Us Contact Us Feedback Home ... Survey Search Books Home Subscribe Distribution Policy Order off-line ... My Shopping Cart SUBJECT Agricultural Policy and Systems Economics Animal Health Animal Production Crop Improvement ... Postharvest Technology PUBLICATION TYPE Corporate Publications Impact Assessment Series Monographs Proceedings ... Working Papers CATALOGUES All Publications By Subject All Publications By Type All Electronic Download Publications Forages on Red Soils in China (Proceedings PR038 1992) Author(s): ISBN: Price ($AUD): Summary The red soils region of south central China has been the focus of recent research as it represents large areas of upland cropping and animal enterprises. This proceedings documents the deliberations of 60 scientists with expertise in the areas of soil science, forage agronomy, climatology, animal husbandry, forestry, sociology and agricultural economics from 13 Chinese agencies, Australia and USA. Privacy Web Manager

90. Effects Of Drought Conditions On Commonly Fed Forages is observed after the heading stage, but quality begins to decrease rapidly. As with all droughtstressed forages, analyze grasses before feeding. http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/forglvst/effects.htm

Effects of Drought Conditions on Commonly Fed Forages W. P. Weiss, Department of Dairy Science, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, and W. L. Shockey , Center for Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community Development, WVU Extension Service, Preston County Corn Plants Ensiled drought-stressed corn silage is a good feed if supplemented properly. Dry matter yield and energy yield per acre will be lower than that of normal corn silage. Drought-stressed corn is usually higher in crude protein and lower in energy. Type of crude protein is also different. Normal corn silage has about 5% true protein and 3% nonprotein nitrogen on a dry matter basis (DMB). Drought-stressed corn silage may have about 5% true protein and 7% nonprotein nitrogen, DMB. This may limit the amount of added nonprotein nitrogen (NPN) the cow can use efficiently. The biggest concern is energy. You must feed more grain with drought-stressed corn silage because of its low energy value. A general rule12 parts wet drought-stressed silage plus 1 part corn grain is equal to normal corn silage. Energy content of drought-stressed corn may vary tremendously so first have it analyzed and then determine how much grain is needed. Example: A test shows that drought-stressed corn silage has an energy value of 60% total digestible nutrients (TDN). Normal corn silage has an energy value of 70% TDN. Corn grain has an energy value of 87% TDN. If your ration had 50 pounds of non-drought-stressed corn silage and the corn silage was 40% dry matter, you would be supplying 14 pounds of TDN. Drought-stressed corn silage would provide only 12 pounds of TDN. To make up the additional 2 pounds of TDN, you would need to feed 46.5 pounds of corn silage and 3.5 pounds of corn grain.

91. Drought-Stressed Forages ACES News presents the latest from the University of Illinois College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3243.html

ACES News, College of ACES, University of Illinois ACES Web UIUC WWW (Google) Find a Person Find a Place Agriculture Environment ... University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign see more in: SUBSCRIBE to ACES News Drought-Stressed Forages Published: Jul. 14, 2005 Source: Dave Fischer (618) 692-9434 URBANAWhile recent rainfall has reduced concerns about nitrate poisoning in cattle, sheep and goats in some areas of the state, other parts of Illinois may not be so lucky, said a University of Illinois Extension animal systems educator. "I've been getting a number of calls from producers in southern Illinois who are worried about feeding drought-stressed corn and sudan grass to livestock," said Dave Fischer, who is based in Edwardsville. "Following adequate rainfall, the ability of the plant to convert nitrates to plant protein resumes, and nitrate levels in the plants return to more normal levels in about five days. "However, drought-stressed corn and sorghum/sudan grasses must be managed right to avoid potential nitrate poisoning. Nitrate poisoning interferes with the animal's ability to carry oxygen in the blood and the animal dies from lack of oxygen. Pregnant animals can also lose a fetus due to lack of oxygen." Fischer offered some management guidelines for producers to follow.

92. MSUcares: Forage These include both warm and cool season species of legumes and grasses. Both perennial and annual forages are common. http://msucares.com/crops/forage/

Current Situation Frequently Asked Questions Publications Other Information ... Home Page Crops: Forage Current Situation Return to top of page Frequently Asked Questions Can I grow all the feed needed for my cattle? Should I grow both pasture and hay? What is the best hay grass that I can grow? Can I grow alfalfa in Mississippi? ... Return to top of page Publications MSUcares Forage publications Pastures and Hay for Horses in Mississippi - Information Sheet 1200 Return to top of page Other Forage Information Weeds in forages Forages in Mississippi - Dr. David Lang's Web Page Return to top of page Visit: DAFVM USDA Search our Site Need more information about this subject? Last Modified: Friday, 14-Feb-03 10:24:00 URL: http://msucares.com/crops/forage/index.html Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Recommendations on this web site do not endorse any commercial products or trade names.

93. Tallapoosa County Extension Office - Forages Information on Common Insects and Disease Pests of forages. Identifying Caterpillars in Field, Forage, and Horticultural Crops Management of Fall Armyworm http://www.aces.edu/Tallapoosa/forages.php3

S E A R C H County Home Page Mission Statement County Extension Staff ... Contact Us If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 and wish to view the PDF publications on this site, click here to download: General Information on Forage Selection and Forage Management Home Soil Testing: Taking A Sample Home Soil Testing: Using The Soil Test Report Alabama Planting Guide For Forage Grasses Alabama Planting Guide for Forage Legumes ... Tropical Soda Apple in Alabama Information on Common Insects and Disease Pests of Forages Identifying Caterpillars in Field, Forage, and Horticultural Crops Management of Fall Armyworm in Pastures and Hayfields Controlling Insect Pests during Stand Establishment of Forage Legumes Diseases of Forage Legumes in Alabama Questions or Comments? Contact Us

94. Alabama Forages SOUTHERN forages, Third Edition, is even more valuable than the widelyacclaimed earlier SOUTHERN forages can be of value to livestock producers; http://www.aces.edu/department/forages/2003SOUTHERNFORAGES.htm

FORAGE BOOKS: SOUTHERN FORAGES, THIRD EDITION SOUTHERN FORAGES, Third Edition, is even more valuable than the widely-acclaimed earlier editions. It remains a modern, practical book that is written so that anyone can understand it. It emphasizes practical aspects of forage establishment, production, and utilization, and is well suited as a textbook for forage courses in colleges and universities. Though the book is most applicable to the South, many of the forage species discussed can be grown in other parts of the nation. Also, most of the concepts can be applied to forage crops virtually anywhere. SOUTHERN FORAGES can be of value to: livestock producers; wildlife managers; agricultural Extension agents; Natural Resources Conservation Service personnel; vocational agriculture teachers; seed, fertilizer, chemical, and equipment dealers; consultants; students; and others interested in forage crops. Continued Special Features More than 150 Color Photos Close-up Color Photos of over 60 Forage Crops and Many Poisonous Plants

95. UNH Cooperative Extension - Agriculture - Forages And Field Crops Cattle, sheep, and horses have the ability to utilize forages efficiently, and producers work towards harvesting quality forages that can support animal http://ceinfo.unh.edu/Agric/AGroCrop.htm

Home About Us Counties News ... Contact Us Search Agriculture Agricultural Business Management Aquaculture Dairy, Livestock, Forages and Field Crops ... Pest Management Other Sites Other Cooperative Extension Websites University of NH List of Related ... Search Engines Forages and Field Crops Forage crops, mostly hay crops, pastures, and silage corn, account for over 100,000 acres statewide and are valued at approximately $28 million. These crops support a $116 million animal industry. Forage quality for efficient animal production An integrated approach to forage crop pest management Effective nutrient management that results in achieving yield goals while protecting soil and water resources Some of the events and activities include: Workshops and crop meetings that deliver current information on pest management, cropping practices that maximize forage quality, and pasture management. On-farm visits to meet the needs of individual producers Evaluating new or alternative forage crops Publications 2004 NH Guide to Specific Weed Problems in Corn 2004 NH Guide to Specific Weed Problems in Forage Conventional Seeding of Hay and Pastureland Establishing Forage Seedlings ... Pasture Production with Selected Forage Species Links Cornell Guide for Integrated Crop Managment Cornell University Forage-Livestock Systems The Northeast Grazing Guide The Penn State Agronomy Guide ... Civil Rights Statement UNH Cooperative Extension Search: Powered by Google

96. Forage Home Forage Research News forages Home Research Projects Publications forages Home. http://www.orgs.ttu.edu/forageresearch/

Best viewed at 1024X768 Click link below for further information. Our Goal To provide you with access to information about our research program and to provide useful information that can directly contribute to the Sustainability of Agriculture in the Texas High Plains and beyond. Research Program Dr. Vivien G. Allen, PhD. head of our Forage Research Program since 1995. Dr. Allen directs our research program and graduate students as well as teaches various undergraduate and graduate courses. Dr. Allen is a fellow in Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), the American Society of Agronomy (ASA), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Dr. Allen received the American Forage and Grassland Council Medallion Award for Outstanding Contributions to AFGC and the Forage Industry in 1999 and the Outstanding Research Award for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and the Barnie E. Rushing Jr. Faculty Distinguished Research Award from Texas Tech in 2000. Dr. Allen has also served as the CSSA President in 2002. We currently have 2 graduate students, with 2 PhD and Masters students with research currently underway or being completed at this time.

97. When To Start Grazing Cool-Season Forages When is the best time to start grazing coolseason forages? When temperatures reach 40 F and forages break dormancy, their carbohydrate root reserves http://www.ibiblio.org/farming-connection/grazing/nypa/nypa3.htm

Home Grazing Gear Up For Grazing Contents When To Start Grazing Cool-Season Forages Sustainable Farming Connection Where farmers find and share information. When To Start Grazing Cool-Season Forages Not too early, and not too late. When is the best time to start grazing cool-season forages? "Ideally, when the plants are about 3 inches tall and the soil is dry enough to support the animals without damaging the plants," says Darrell Emmick, NRCS Grasslands Specialist. Don't wait until forage is at the ideal grazing height (about 6 inches for most grasses and clovers in New York) to get your stock out on pasture. If you do, the forage will quickly get ahead of you and lose quality, and you won't get the staggered regrowth needed to make the second round of grazing go smoothly. Don't start grazing too early either, or you risk reducing yields on subsequent grazings or even killing the stand, cautions Emmick. When temperatures reach 40 F and forages break dormancy, their carbohydrate root reserves may be dangerously low, often just enough to fuel two to three days of growth. Most of the reserves have been used up keeping the plants alive over winter. "If you cut off those first `solar collectors,' the plants may not have enough energy left to send up any more," he explains. With our usually wet springs, the soil is often too moist to support the animals when the forage is ready to graze. In that case, Emmick suggests waiting until the plants are about 6 inches tall. The thicker growth will help support the animals. Also, graze stock for short periods, and only allow them to top the stand down to 3 to 4 inches. Similarly, if forage growth gets beyond the ideal stage before you can start grazing, offer the animals larger areas for shorter periods. "They'll pick out the best and leave the rest," says Emmick.

98. Forages forages. Research field plants. The benefits of forage crop production are numerous. Our scientists recognize the importance of forages for cash crops, http://res2.agr.gc.ca/research-recherche/ann-dir/res5_e.html

Directory of Research Introduction AAFC science: helping put Canada first How to use the directory Resources Research at a glance Staff Employees, responsibilities, organization Publications Search by author, region, establishment, year, or subject Research Achievements Priorities, programs, and themes Research fields Research Centres Mandates, contacts Archives Forages Research field: plants The benefits of forage crop production are numerous. They add diversity to crop farming and they supply grazing pastures, hay, and silage as feed for livestock. The plant cover in forage fields provides a habitat for wildlife. Also, forage crops help to protect soil health by preventing erosion and adding nutrients. Examples of forage crops include legume plants such as clover, alfalfa, and trefoil and grasses such as timothy, orchardgrass, and bromegrass. Equally numerous are the benefits of research into forage crops. Our scientists recognize the importance of forages for cash crops, animal production and soil conservation in Canada. As such, they are devoting much attention to improving forage farming practices. Studies include development of new varieties with better nutritional qualities, improving the value of forages in crop rotations and in conservation tillage systems, and increasing efficiency of forage farming while reducing production costs and losses related to climate, pests, harvesting and storage. The stories that follow serve as examples of how forage research at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada can contribute to environmental health and to the renewal of agriculture in this country.

99. Programs : Forages forages. Forage research at AAFC is breaking new ground. forages are among the most widely grown crops in Canada, but the stories below show that there is http://res2.agr.gc.ca/research-recherche/ann-dir/1999-2001/program5_e.html

Directory of Research Introduction Life sciences revolution How to use the directory Resources Research at a glance Staff Employees, responsibilities, organization Publications Search by author, region, establishment, year, or subject Research Achievements Priorities, programs, and themes Research fields Research Centres Mandates, contacts Forages Forage research at AAFC is breaking new ground. Forages are among the most widely grown crops in Canada, but the stories below show that there is nothing ordinary about the forage research in AAFC's labs. Check out research done at the forages research centres for further information. Looking for home-grown solutions Forages grown on mine tailings safe for cattle Lupins show promise for forage mixtures Grazing date delay unwarranted, say researchers ... Computer program helps lower herbicide use Date Modified: Important Notices

100. Georgia Forages From The University Of Georgia Georgia forages is a special information Web site from The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service. http://www.georgiaforages.com/

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