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2012 Long-Term Summary of Kentucky Forage Variety Trials

2012 Long-Term Summary of Kentucky Forage Variety Trials

PR-654: 2012 Long-Term Summary of Kentucky Forage Variety Trials

Authored by: Garry Lacefield Gene Olson Ray Smith

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Abstract

Forage crops occupy approximately 7 million acres in Kentucky. Forages provide a majority of the nutrition for beef, dairy, horse, goat, sheep, and wildlife in the state. In addition, forage crops play an environmentally friendly role in soil conservation, water quality, and air quality. There are over 60 forage species adapted to the climate and soil conditions of Kentucky. Only 10 to 12 of these species occupy the majority of the acreage, but within these species there is a tremendous variation in varieties. This publication was developed to provide a user-friendly guide to choosing the best variety for producers based on a summary of forage yield and grazing tolerance trials conducted in Kentucky over the past 10 to 12 years.

Core Details

Publication ID

PR-654

Status

New

Publication Date

Dec. 14, 2012

Series

Multi-Part Series

N/A


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Publication Area

Language

English

Peer Reviewed?

Yes

Contact Information

Tawana Brown
Associate Director, Educational Publications

361 Blazer Dining 343 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. Lexington, KY 40526-0012

+1 (859) 257-7566

tawana.brown@uky.edu