2021 Long-Term Summary of Kentucky Forage Variety Trials
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2021 Long-Term Summary of Kentucky Forage Variety Trials
2021 Long-Term Summary of Kentucky Forage Variety Trials
Authored by: Jimmy Henning Gene Olson Ray Smith Chris Teutsch
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 twenty years.
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English
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Yes