| Variety Selection | Pest Management |
| Establishment & Management | Economics |
| Fertilization | Forage Quality & Feeding |
Variety Selection
Wisconsin Oats and Barley Performance Tests
UW Extension Bulletin A3874. Some limited forage yield and quality information.
2017 Spring Grain Varieties for Grain and Forage in Wisconsin
Data for 2017 Planting provided by the Wisconsin Crop Improvement Association
Establishment & Management
Growing Double Crop Forage after Small Grains
A “Focus on Forage” fact sheet written by Nick Schneider, former UWEX Winnebago County Agriculture Agent
Fall-Grown Oat Forages: Cultivars, Planting Dates, and Expected Yields
A “Focus on Forage” fact sheet written by Wayne Coblentz, USDA Dairy Forage Research Center Scientist, and Mike Bertram, Arlington ARS Superintendent
Cereal Forages for Spring Planting
A “Focus on Forage” fact sheet written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent – Fond du Lac County.
Pea and Small Grain Mixtures
A “Focus on Forage” fact sheet written by Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist
Forage Options Following Alfalfa Winterkill
A “Focus on Forage” fact sheet written by Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist
Planting Winter Rye after Corn Silage: Managing for Forage
by Jim Stute, former Rock County Crops and Soils Agent, et. al
Fall Forage Rye for Dairy Heifers and Dry Cows
A “Focus on Forage” Fact Sheet by Zen Miller, Outagamie Co. UWEX Dairy/Livestock Agent, Mike Bertram, Superintendent – Marshfield ARS, and Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist.
Alternate Forage Crops
Written by Dr. Dan Undersander, UW Extension Forage Agronomist
Fertilization
Nutrient Application Guidelines for Field, Vegetable and Fruit Crops
UW Extension Bulletin A2809 – Provides current soil test and fertilizer recommendations for all field crops.
Pest Management
Pest Management in Wisconsin Field Crops
UW Extension Bulletin A3646. Extensive pest management information is contained in this bulletin relative to weed, insect, and disease identification and control. The bulletin is updated annually.
Economics
Pricing Standing Small Grains for Forage
This spreadsheet, developed by Extension Educator Ken Barnett and Mike Rankin, helps to determine ceiling and floor prices to pay for standing cereal forage.
Forage Quality & Feeding
Grazing Management for Fall-Grown Oat Forages
A “Focus on Forage” fact sheet written by Wayne Coblentz, USDA Dairy Forage Research Center Scientist, et al.
Fall-Grown Oat Forages: Unique Quality Characteristics
A “Focus on Forage” fact sheet written by Wayne Coblentz, USDA Dairy Forage Research Center Scientist, and Mike Bertram, Arlington ARS Superintendent
Fall Forage Rye for Dairy Heifers and Dry Cows
A “Focus on Forage” Fact Sheet by Zen Miller, Outagamie Co. UWEX Dairy/Livestock Agent, Mike Bertram, Superintendent – Marshfield ARS, and Pat Hoffman (emeritus), UW Extension Dairy Scientist.
Use of Straw in Dairy Cattle Diets
A “Focus on Forage” Fact Sheet by Randy Shaver and Pat Hoffman (emeritus), UW Extension Dairy Scientists.
