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Valuing forages based on moisture and nutrient content

Creator:

Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, Downing, Troy (Troy Woerner), Gamroth, Michael J., and Schneider, Gary L.

Abstract:

High-quality forages, such as alfalfa and grasses, are important for efficient milk production from dairy cows. Forages provide the effective fiber that is critical for good health and longevity. Inadequate effective fiber in the cow’s diet is one reason for acidosis and milk fat depression. Historically, when forage quality changed,...

Resource Type:

Technical Report
Orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.)

Creator:

Hannaway, D. B., Fransen, Steve, Cropper, James B., Teel, Merle, Chaney, Marty, Griggs, Tom, Halse, Richard R., Hart, John, Cheeke, Peter R., Hansen, Donald, Klinger, Robert G., Lane, Woody, Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension

Abstract:

Orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) is native to western and central Europe, but has been grown in North America for more than 200 years. In the 1830s, settlers in western Virginia recognized the forage value of shade tolerant D. glomerata plants growing in an orchard.

Resource Type:

Technical Report