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American Forage and Grassland Council American Forage and Grassland Council
American Forage and Grassland Council- 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 publ ...
Role of Forages in Pennsylvania Agriculture Role of Forages in Pennsylvania Agriculture
Role of Forages in Pennsylvania Agriculture- Information and links on forage management, notes on related soil and botanic science. ...
Forage Information System Forage Information System
Forage Information System- Topics includes information on species, varieties, grazing, hay, and silage systems, management, quality and testing, and livestock utilization. Oregon State University. ...
Grazing Grazing
Grazing- Information resources for efficient production of meat and milk from pastures ...
Blister Beetles in Forage Crops Blister Beetles in Forage Crops
Blister Beetles in Forage Crops- 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 be ...
Insect Management in Pasture Insect Management in Pasture
Insect Management in Pasture- Describes the insect and mite pests most commonly encountered in forage crops, with advice on monitoring and controlling them. ...
European Grassland Federation European Grassland Federation
European Grassland Federation- Information about the events, the journal, the executive committee, and a list of members. ...
Cicer Milkvetch: Plant Characteristics Cicer Milkvetch: Plant Characteristics
Cicer Milkvetch: Plant Characteristics- Information on this legume that can be used as a fodder crop, the conditions that suit it, establishment, uses, management and varieties. ...
Improving Pasture Productivity Improving Pasture Productivity
Improving Pasture Productivity- Information on understanding the weather and climate and how they affect forage plant growth, with particular reference to Alberta. ...
Forage Stand Establishment Trouble Shooting Forage Stand Establishment Trouble Shooting
Forage Stand Establishment Trouble Shooting- Outlines several establishment problems, including the symptoms, causes, solutions and possible prevention methods. ...
Perennial Forage Establishment in Alberta Perennial Forage Establishment in Alberta
Perennial Forage Establishment in Alberta- Information on choosing the right species and ensuring strong seedling growth. ...
Pasture Management Pasture Management
Pasture Management- This article discusses grassland management practices that are most suited for horses. ...
National Forage Teating Association National Forage Teating Association
National Forage Teating Association- 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 certifi ...
National Hay Association National Hay Association
National Hay Association- 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. ...
Kochia Kochia
Kochia- 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. ...
Sorghum: Forage Sorghum: Forage
Sorghum: Forage- Forage sorghums are used primarily as silage for livestock. Information on its uses, growth habits, environment requirement, culture, yield potential and economics. ...
Hairy Vetch Hairy Vetch
Hairy Vetch- This legume is grown for soil improvement and for pasture. Information on its growth habits, environment requirement, culture, yield potential and economics. ...
Rutabaga Rutabaga
Rutabaga- Factsheet on this crop, also known as swede, grown for human and animal consumption, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation. ...
Turnip Turnip
Turnip- Factsheet on this crop, its history, its uses as a forage crop, its varieties and cultivation. ...
Cool-Season Grass Seed Production Cool-Season Grass Seed Production
Cool-Season Grass Seed Production- Factsheet on cool-season grasses and their cultivation and harvesting for seed. ...
HayTalk HayTalk
HayTalk- A hay, forage and silage community with a forum, articles, blogs and news. ...
Pasture Management for Horses Pasture Management for Horses
Pasture Management for Horses- A technical and practical guide to the management and improvement of pasture, of interest to horse owners and students up to degree level. ...
Forage Factsheets Forage Factsheets
Forage Factsheets- The British Grassland Society provides a number of factsheets on silage and grassland. ...
White Clover White Clover
White Clover- Factsheet outlining the benefits of including white clover in a sward, its establishment, disadvantages, management and conservation. ...
Soil Fertility for Forage Crops Soil Fertility for Forage Crops
Soil Fertility for Forage Crops- Pre-establishment, establishment and maintenance requirements of crops used for forage. ...
Forage Quality and Testing Forage Quality and Testing
Forage Quality and Testing- A comprehensive report from the Alfalfa Workgroup at the University of California. ...
Forage: Warm-Season Annual Grasses Forage: Warm-Season Annual Grasses
Forage: Warm-Season Annual Grasses- Information from Mississippi State University Extension Service on suitable crops for forage, their establishment and grazing management. ...
The Ensiling Process and Additives The Ensiling Process and Additives
The Ensiling Process and Additives- Describes the ensiling process and discusses the factors affecting silage fermentation, optimal conditions and methods of controlling the process. ...
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Saskatchewan Pulse Growers
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers- Provides information on research, market development, agronomy, and nutrition. ...
CLIMA - Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture CLIMA - Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture
CLIMA - Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture- About legumes and research on legumes for sustainable agriculture in the Mediterranean climate of southern Australia. ...
Nematode Management in Beans and Peas Nematode Management in Beans and Peas
Nematode Management in Beans and Peas- Information on general IPM considerations, symptoms, damage, field diagnosis and sampling, general management considerations and chemical control. ...
Guar Guar
Guar- Cyamopsis tetragonoloba is a drought-tolerant annual legume. Information on its uses, growth habits, environment requirement, culture, yield potential and economics. ...
Small-scale Oilseed Processing Small-scale Oilseed Processing
Small-scale Oilseed Processing- Describes the basic processes involved in oilseed processing. ...
Minor Oil Crops Minor Oil Crops
Minor Oil Crops- Information from the FAO Agricultural Organization on the cultivation and uses of a number of edible, non-edible and essential oil crops. ...
Vernonia Vernonia
Vernonia- This potential oilseed crop, Vernonia galamensis, is native to eastern Africa. Information on its uses, growth habits, environment requirement, culture, yield potential and economics. ...
Castorbeans Castorbeans
Castorbeans- Factsheet on this crop grown for its oil, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation. ...
Sesame Sesame
Sesame- Factsheet on this crop, one of the oldest cultivated plants, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation. ...
Meadowfoam Meadowfoam
Meadowfoam- Factsheet on this crop, Limnanthes alba, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation. ...
Flax Flax
Flax- Factsheet on this crop, its history, its uses as an oilseed and as fibre, its varieties and cultivation. ...
Crambe Crambe
Crambe- Factsheet on this crop, Crambe abyssinica, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation. ...
Insects, Mites and Diseases Recorded on Crops in Ghana Insects, Mites and Diseases Recorded on Crops in Ghana
Insects, Mites and Diseases Recorded on Crops in Ghana- Checklists of insects, mites and diseases of more than 30 fruit, vegetable and cereal crops grown in Ghana. ...
Army Cutworm Army Cutworm
Army Cutworm- Information on Euxoa auxiliaris, which attacks many crops, its life cycle, assessing the damage caused and possible management strategies. ...
Fall Armyworm: Spodoptera frugiperda Fall Armyworm: Spodoptera frugiperda
Fall Armyworm: Spodoptera frugiperda- Photographs and information on the life cycle of this pest, its description, host plants, damage caused, natural enemies and management using insecticides and biological controls. ...
Redbacked Cutworm Redbacked Cutworm
Redbacked Cutworm- Information on Euxoa ochrogaster, which attacks many different crops, its life cycle, assessing the damage caused and possible management strategies. ...
Symphylans: Soil Pest Management Options Symphylans: Soil Pest Management Options
Symphylans: Soil Pest Management Options- Describes the symphylan life cycle and the damage symphylans can cause and includes monitoring techniques and sustainable management options to prevent economic damage. ...
International Potato Center (CIP) International Potato Center (CIP)
International Potato Center (CIP)- Information about the center and its roles in promoting potatoes, sweet potatoes and other Andean root crops, and in protecting Andean biodiversity. ...
Definition and Classification of Commodities: Roots and Tubers and Derived Products Definition and Classification of Commodities: Roots and Tubers and Derived Products
Definition and Classification of Commodities: Roots and Tubers and Derived Products- A Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) site that describes root and tuber crops and derived products. ...
Assured Produce Protocol for Swede, Turnip and Kohlrabi Assured Produce Protocol for Swede, Turnip and Kohlrabi
Assured Produce Protocol for Swede, Turnip and Kohlrabi- Producing crops in accordance with these standards allows growers to sell produce to any supermarket or processor in the UK. Information on site selection, site ma ...
Carrots Carrots
Carrots- International cooperative project involving academic and research institutes assessing the health benefits of carrots of different colors. Research and photo gallery. ...
Manrique International Agrotech (MIAT) Manrique International Agrotech (MIAT)
Manrique International Agrotech (MIAT)- Consulting company specialized in tropical agriculture. Publishes books on potato, cassava, sweet potato, taro and other tropical crops. Web site has glossary of agronomic terms an ...

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