Directory of Grassland, Hay and Forage Resources

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Websites about the science and management of raising grass and other crops for feeding animals.

Subcategories

• Alfalfa
• Ryegrass

Resources in This Category

• American Forage and Grassland Council

  http://www.afgc.org/
  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.

• 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.

• British Grassland Society

  http://www.britishgrassland.com/
  Information about the society, the events and the journal.

• 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.

• 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.

• European Grassland Federation

  http://www.europeangrassland.org/
  Information about the events, the journal, the executive committee, and a list of members.

• Forage Factsheets

  http://www.britishgrassland.com/page/fact-sheets
  The British Grassland Society provides a number of factsheets on silage and grassland.

• Forage Information System

  http://forages.oregonstate.edu/
  Topics includes information on species, varieties, grazing, hay, and silage systems, management, quality and testing, and livestock utilization. Oregon State University.

• Forage Quality and Testing

  http://alfalfa.ucdavis.edu/IrrigatedAlfalfa/pdfs/UCAlfalfa8302ForageQuality_free.pdf
  A comprehensive report from the Alfalfa Workgroup at the University of California.

• 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.

• Forage: Warm-Season Annual Grasses

  http://msucares.com/pubs/infosheets/is1616.html
  Information from Mississippi State University Extension Service on suitable crops for forage, their establishment and grazing management.

• Grazing

  http://www.ibiblio.org/farming-connection/grazing/home.htm
  Information resources for efficient production of meat and milk from pastures

• 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.

• HayTalk

  http://haytalk.com/
  A hay, forage and silage community with a forum, articles, blogs and news.

• 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.

• 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.

• Kochia

  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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Pasture Management

  http://equineinvestigator2.wordpress.com/2007/12/03/pasture-management/
  This article discusses grassland management practices that are most suited for horses.

• 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.

• 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.

• Role of Forages in Pennsylvania Agriculture

  http://www.forages.psu.edu/
  Information and links on forage management, notes on related soil and botanic science.

• 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.

• Soil Fertility for Forage Crops

  http://www.forages.psu.edu/topics/soil_fertility/
  Pre-establishment, establishment and maintenance requirements of crops used for forage.

• 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.

• The Ensiling Process and Additives

  https://store.extension.iastate.edu/Product/pm417h-pdf
  Describes the ensiling process and discusses the factors affecting silage fermentation, optimal conditions and methods of controlling the process.

• Turnip

  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.

• White Clover

  http://www.britishgrassland.com/system/files/White%20clover%20factsheet%20final%202.pdf
  Factsheet outlining the benefits of including white clover in a sward, its establishment, disadvantages, management and conservation.

 

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