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Clovers Offer Nitrogen Saving But Aren’t A ‘Silver Bullet’Forage legumes can save livestock producers some of the costs of adding nitrogen fertilizer to pastures, says Ray Smith, a Texas AgriLife Research scientist (pictured). But there is a lot of "hype" surrounding forage legumes such as crimson or arrowleaf ...
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Insight From Blind SamplesMay 1, 2008 | by Fae Holin Forage sample check reveals variation within and among labs Hay growers, buyers and forage testing labs have been at odds over the accuracy and consistency of test results for years. Last fall, two farmer groups, a forage-testing association and two university specialists decided to scientifically do something about it. They sent multiple blind alfalfa hay samples to — and received results back from — 21 forage-analysis laboratories. The results show that less than half of the labs produced consistent results. The majority gave highly variable results or were in a mid-range in variability, according to the forage specialists who ran the blind tests...Continue Reading Other Articles in this IssueTissue Tests Measure MoreHay growers can get a better idea of how fertile their... Bullish On HayErvin Gara III and Dennis Brown know they could make more money... Should Insect Thresholds Be Lowered?Given the current high hay prices... Continuing The LegacyCall Dave Fink anytime in June ... |
Research in BriefThe following items report on forage-related research recently presented by University experts at meetings across the country. Latest Jobs |
