Comparison of Cool-Season Grasses by Grazing Intake & Palatability

Grazing intake yields and palatability of cool-season grasses as tested in University of Wisconsin field trials, 1996 to present Open in a New Window aIntake reported as percent of season intake, based on difference between before-graze and after-graze pasture plate measurements bPALAT.=Palatability rating 0=0%, 1=20%, 2=40%, 3=60%, 4=80%, 5=100% grazed spacePalatability of grasses under grazing […]

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Comparison of Cool-Season Grasses by Harvested Yield

Yields of cool-season grasses as tested in University of Wisconsin Field Trials, 1996 to present *A high beta means more consistent season-long yield; a more negative beta means higher percentage of yield in first cut. **Winter Survival: 1=superior, 2=good, 3=average, 4=poor, 5=none 〉Cuts reported as percent of season yield Open in a New Window

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Grazing Stockpiled Forage

Grazing Stockpiled Forage by Dan Undersander, Forage Agronomist University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Many pastures will have accumulated forage this fall due to the generally good late season rainfall and temperature patterns.  Accumulated or stockpiled forage can be an excellent source of forage for animals.  Fall stockpiled forage is brown but is high quality since it is […]

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Alfalfa Yield and Stand

Alfalfa Yield and Stand by Dan Undersander, Forage Agronomist University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension The single factor most affecting profitability of alfalfa is yield. This can be seen in the graph at the right which depicts economic data from the Green-Gold program (a third party verified measured yield and quality program) the Wisconsin Forage council used […]

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Sainfoin Not Recommended for Wisconsin

Sainfoin Not Recommended for Wisconsin by Dan Undersander Sainfoin (Onobrychis vicifolia) is deep-rooted and very drought-resistant. It yields best on high pH, deep, well-drained soils, and will not withstand wet soils or high water tables. It is not as winterhardy as some cultivars of alfalfa. Sainfoin is short lived where root and crown rots are a […]

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