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Forage Information System - http://forages.oregonstate.edu/
Extensive collection of resources on hay, pastures, silage, and the grazing animals. Forage plant identification. Seed vendors. Educational opportunities. Other resources and links. |
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Penn State's Forages - http://www.cas.psu.edu/docs/casdept/agronomy/forage/forages.html
Information and links on forage management, notes on related soil and botanic science. |
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Brassica Home Page - http://www.cas.psu.edu/docs/casdept/agronomy/forage/docs/species/brassica.html
Characteristics and adaptation, establishment, harvest management, fertility, and pests of Brassica crops for forage. |
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Soil Fertility for Forage Crops - http://www.cas.psu.edu/docs/casdept/agronomy/forage/docs/fertility/fertility.html
Gives detailed description of the soil and fertilizer requirements of forage crops during establishment and maintenance. University of Pennsylvania. |
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National Forage Teating Association - http://www.foragetesting.org/
NFTA aims to improve the accuracy of forage testing and build grower confidence in testing animal feeds. It provides information on the benefits of testing and the proficiency certification for testers and samplers. |
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National Hay Association - http://www.nationalhay.org/
Organization for those involved in the production, sale and transport of forage products across the United States and the world. Provides news, events, history and membership details. |
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Cool-Season Grass Seed Production - http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/grassseed.html
Factsheet on cool-season grasses and their cultivation and harvesting for seed. |
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http://www.ibiblio.org/farming-connection/grazing/home.htm - http://www.ibiblio.org/farming-connection/grazing/home.htm
Information resources for efficient production of meat and milk from pastures |
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NCSU Forages and Pasture Information Site - http://www.forages.ncsu.edu
Includes a set of factsheets and information bulletins on forage crops, from North Carolina State University. |
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Forage Information System - http://forages.oregonstate.edu/main.cfm?PageID=371
Oregon State University provides news and information on publications, projects and other forage-related topics. |
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http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/kochia.html - http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/kochia.html
Kochia is grown as a drought-resistant forage crop for sheep and cattle. Information on its uses, growth habits, environment requirement, culture, yield potential and economics. |
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Hairy Vetch - http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/vetch.html
This legume is grown for soil improvement and for pasture. Information on its growth habits, environment requirement, culture, yield potential and economics. |
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Rutabaga - http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/rutabaga.html
Factsheet on this crop, also known as swede, grown for human and animal consumption, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation. |
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http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/turnip.html - http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/turnip.html
Factsheet on this crop, its history, its uses as a forage crop, its varieties and cultivation. |
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Manitoba Forage Council - http://www.mbforagecouncil.mb.ca/
Non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of a sustainable hay, forage and livestock industry. Provides a profile of the industry and details of events, projects, a newsletter and a forage and grassland manual. |
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European Grassland Federation - http://www.europeangrassland.org/
Information about the events, the journal, the executive committee, and a list of members. |
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Sorghum: Forage - http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/forage.html
Forage sorghums are used primarily as silage for livestock. Information on its uses, growth habits, environment requirement, culture, yield potential and economics. |
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British Grassland Society - http://www.britishgrassland.com/
Information about the society, the events and the journal. |
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Forage: Winter Annual Grasses - http://msucares.com/pubs/publications/p1022.htm
Information from Mississippi State University Extension Service on suitable crops for winter forage, their establishment, including overseeding and sodseeding, pest control and grazing management. |
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American Forage and Grassland Council - http://www.afgc.org/mc/page.do
The AFGC is dedicated to advancing the use of forage as a prime feed resource. Provides information on the Council and membership, the programs and services offered, events and publications. |
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Cicer Milkvetch: Plant Characteristics - http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/faq11270
Information on this legume that can be used as a fodder crop, the conditions that suit it, establishment, uses, management and varieties. |
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Windrow Grazing - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/live/g1616/build/g1616.pdf
Discussion on this alternative to feeding baled hay, which can significantly reduce harvesting, feeding and labor costs. |
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Blister Beetles in Forage Crops - http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/insect/05524.html
Information on these toxic insects, their biology and habits, the risk to livestock of eating contaminated hay which is believed to be increased by hay conditioning, and control of the beetles. |
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Biological Control of Pasture Mole Crickets with Nematodes - http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN123
Mole crickets can cause serious damage to pastures. This article explains how they can be controlled by the use of the insecticidal nematode, Steinernema scapterisci. |
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Insect Management in Pasture - http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG061
Describes the insect and mite pests most commonly encountered in forage crops, with advice on monitoring and controlling them. |
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Silage Production - http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/for4912
Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of making silage as compared to hay, and how silage making fits in with other farm operations. |
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Timing the Application of Beneficial Nematodes to Mole Cricket Activity on Pasture to Optimize Control - http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN413
Describes the way in which the insecticidal nematode, Steinernema scapterisci, invades its host and considers the timing of application relative to mole cricket activity. |
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Perennial Forage Establishment in Alberta - http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex9682
Information on choosing the right species and ensuring strong seedling growth. |
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Estimating Moisture Content of Forages and Silage - http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/for4908
Describes how moisture content can be estimated by a hand or squeeze method, and more accurately by the use of a microwave oven. |
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Diseases of Legumes and Grasses - http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/prm8847
Information on the bacterial, fungal, nematode and viral diseases of sorghum and several leguminous fodder crops, with photographs of infected plants. |
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Improving Pasture Productivity - http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex10647
Information on understanding the weather and climate and how they affect forage plant growth, with particular reference to Alberta. |
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Grazing Alfalfa - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=552
Information on grazing options, varieties, stand establishment and grazing management. |
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Establishing Dryland Forage Grasses - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=752
Covers seed selection, seedbed preparation, fertilization, methods of seeding, time and rate of seeding and weed control. |
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Ensiling Process - http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/for4911
Describes the ensiling process and discusses the factors affecting silage fermentation, optimal conditions and methods to control the process. |
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Evaluating Silage Quality - http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/for4909
Describes how to take forage samples while filling the silo, visual evaluation of the fermented crop and chemical analysis. |
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Forage Stand Establishment Trouble Shooting - http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/for4859
Outlines several establishment problems, including the symptoms, causes, solutions and possible prevention methods. |
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Brassica napus: Rape - http://www.agroatlas.spb.ru/cultural/Brassica_napus_K_en.htm
Information on this crop, its biology and morphology, ecology, distribution in the former USSR, utilization and economic value. |
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http://haytalk.com - http://haytalk.com
A hay, forage and silage community with a forum, articles, blogs and news. |
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Grasslands Index - http://www.fao.org/ag/AGP/AGPC/doc/pasture/dbase.htm
Database of information about cereal and pasture grasses, includes facilities to search by botanic or common name. |
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Yellow Sweetclover or Melilot - http://www.agroatlas.spb.ru/cultural/Melilotus_officinalis_K_en.htm
Information on this fodder crop, Melilotus officinalis, its biology and morphology, ecology, distribution in the former USSR, utilization and economic value. |
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Slender Wheatgrass - http://www.agroatlas.spb.ru/cultural/Roegneria_trachycaulon_K_en.htm
Information on this fodder grass, Roegneria trachycaulon, its biology and morphology, ecology, distribution in the former USSR, utilization and economic value. |
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Sainfoin - http://www.agroatlas.spb.ru/cultural/Onobrychis_viciifolia_K_en.htm
Information on this fodder crop, Onobrychis viciifolia, its biology and morphology, ecology, distribution in the former USSR, utilization and economic value. |
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http://www.agroatlas.spb.ru/cultural/Medicago_varia_K_en.htm - http://www.agroatlas.spb.ru/cultural/Medicago_varia_K_en.htm
Information on this fodder crop, Medicago varia, its biology and morphology, ecology, distribution in the former USSR, utilization and economic value. |
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Goat’s Rue or Galega - http://www.agroatlas.spb.ru/cultural/Galega_orientalis_K_en.htm
Information on this fodder crop, Galega orientalis, its biology and morphology, ecology, distribution in the former USSR, utilization and economic value. |
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Pasture Management for Horses - http://www.pasture4horses.com
A technical and practical guide to the management and improvement of pasture, of interest to horse owners and students up to degree level. |
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Interpreting Your Forage Test Report - http://alfalfa.ucdavis.edu/subpages/ForageQuality/interpretingfqreport.pdf
Forage quality is a complex trait and this article gives guidance on understanding the report on the potential nutritional value of a forage. |
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Hay Preservation Systems - http://66.102.9.132/u/ext?q=cache:lLWMRm_gzbAJ:www.ext.colostate.edu/Pubs/crops/00705.PDF+Hay+Preservation&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&ie=UTF-8
The way forage is harvested and stored determines how well the quality is preserved. Information on curing, preservatives and drying agents. |
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Red Clover - http://www.britishgrassland.com/sources/4004719/4002069/4034620/KT%20red%20clover.pdf?id=4034620&noframe=true
Factsheet outlining the benefits of including red clover in a sward, its establishment, disadvantages, management and conservation. |
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Range and Forage Resources - http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/range/
A collection of reference information published by Nebraska Cooperative Extension at the University of Nebraska. |
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White Clover - http://www.britishgrassland.com/sources/4004719/4002069/4034624/KT%20white%20clover.pdf?id=4034624&noframe=true
Factsheet outlining the benefits of including white clover in a sward, its establishment, disadvantages, management and conservation. |