Forage Quality and Feeding Management for Eastern Gamagrass in Wisconsin
by Wayne K. Coblentz1, Patrick C. Hoffman2, Nancy M. Esser3, and Michael G. Bertram4
1USDA-ARS, US Dairy Forage Research Center, Marshfield
2Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin
3Superintendent, University of Wisconsin Marshfield Agricultural Research Station
4Superintendent, University of Wisconsin Arlington Agricultural Research Station
Introduction
Throughout Wisconsin, chopped straw often is pur
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Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is often referred to as the “Queen of Forages” due to its relatively good digestibility, high protein, and ability to readily fix nitrogen. As a result of fixing nitrogen, the protein produced by alfalfa should have a high economic return in dairy systems because minimal outside inputs are required to produce it (i.e., no expensive nitrogen-based fertilizers).
