Fiber Crops

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 proce… 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. Forage Quality and Testing Forage Quality and Testing- A comprehensive report from the Alfalfa Workgroup at the University of California. Soil Fertility for Forage Crops Soil Fertility for Forage Crops- Pre-establishment, establishment and maintenance requirements of crops used for forage. White Clover White Clover- Factsheet outlining the benefits of including white clover in a sward, its establishment, disadvantages, management and conservation. Forage Factsheets Forage Factsheets- The British Grassland Society provides a number of factsheets on silage and grassland. 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. HayTalk HayTalk- A hay, forage and silage community with a forum, articles, blogs and news. Cool-Season Grass Seed Production Cool-Season Grass Seed Production- Factsheet on cool-season grasses and their cultivation and harvesting for seed. Turnip Turnip- Factsheet on this crop, its history, its uses as a forage crop, its varieties and cultivation. Rutabaga Rutabaga- Factsheet on this crop, also known as swede, grown for human and animal consumption, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation. 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. 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 economic… 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 econ… 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, h… 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 benefi… Pasture Management Pasture Management- This article discusses grassland management practices that are most suited for horses. Perennial Forage Establishment in Alberta Perennial Forage Establishment in Alberta- Information on choosing the right species and ensuring strong seedling growth. Forage Stand Establishment Trouble Shooting Forage Stand Establishment Trouble Shooting- Outlines several establishment problems, including the symptoms, causes, solutions and possible prevention methods. 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. 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. European Grassland Federation European Grassland Federation- Information about the events, the journal, the executive committee, and a list of members. 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. 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 b… Grazing Grazing- Information resources for efficient production of meat and milk from pastures 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 … British Grassland Society British Grassland Society- Information about the society, the events and the journal. 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. 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 progr…