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Forage Information

IMPORTANCE OF FORAGES AND GRASSLANDS OF THE WORLD

• Photosynthesis including plant animal interactions.
• Carbon cycle including sequestration.
• Nitrogen cycle including biological nitrogen fixation.
• Key species.
• Economic contributions.
• Social and environmental contributions.

ESTABLISHMENT

• Seeding method, rate, depth, machinery.
• Pest management.

FERTILIZATON AND LIMING

• Soil sampling.
• Fertilizer type, amount, and timing.

GROWTH AND REGROWTH

• Leaf area index.
• Meristems.
• Defoliation frequency and severity.

HAY AND SILAGE SYSTEMS

• Differences and similarities.
• Characteristics of high quality products.
• Tips for producing and machinery.

PASTURES AND GRAZING SYSTEMS

• Set stocking vs. Management Intensive Grazing.
• System components.
• Management guidelines.

QUALITY AND TESTING

• Characteristics.
• Lab analyses and methodologies.
• Interpretation.

UTILIZATION

• Ration formulation.
• Anti-quality components.
• Animal health issues.

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