Web Directory

» American Forage and Grassland Council
   The AFGC is dedicated to advancing the use of forage as a prime feed resource. Provides information on the Council and membership, the programs and services offered, events and publications.
   http://www.afgc.org/mc/page.do

» Biological Control of Pasture Mole Crickets with Nematodes
   Mole crickets can cause serious damage to pastures. This article explains how they can be controlled by the use of the insecticidal nematode, Steinernema scapterisci.
   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN123

» Blister Beetles in Forage Crops
   Information on these toxic insects, their biology and habits, the risk to livestock of eating contaminated hay which is believed to be increased by hay conditioning, and control of the beetles.
   http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/insect/05524.html

» Brassica napus: Rape
   Information on this crop, its biology and morphology, ecology, distribution in the former USSR, utilization and economic value.
   http://www.agroatlas.ru/cultural/Brassica_napus_K_en.htm

» British Grassland Society
   Information about the society, the events and the journal.
   http://www.britishgrassland.com

» Cicer Milkvetch: Plant Characteristics
   Information on this legume that can be used as a fodder crop, the conditions that suit it, establishment, uses, management and varieties.
   http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/faq11270

» Cool-Season Grass Seed Production
   Factsheet on cool-season grasses and their cultivation and harvesting for seed.
   http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/grassseed.html

» Crop Advice: Grassland
   Provides information on weeds and pests of grassland in Scotland, particularly ragwort, leatherjackets and barley yellow dwarf virus.
   http://www.sac.ac.uk/consulting/services/c-e/cropclinic/cropadvice/grassland/

» Development of a Novel Antifungal Silage Inoculant, The
   PhD research thesis into the isolation of inoculant strains with antifungal activities. Includes a review of the state of the art.
   http://www.brighton73.freeserve.co.uk/tomsplace/scientific/phd/phd-fram.htm

» Diseases of Legumes and Grasses
   Information on the bacterial, fungal, nematode and viral diseases of sorghum and several leguminous fodder crops, with photographs of infected plants.
   http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/prm8847

» Establishing Dryland Forage Grasses
   Covers seed selection, seedbed preparation, fertilization, methods of seeding, time and rate of seeding and weed control.
   http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=752

» Estimating Moisture Content of Forages and Silage
   Describes how moisture content can be estimated by a hand or squeeze method, and more accurately by the use of a microwave oven.
   http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/for4908

» European Grassland Federation
   Information about the events, the journal, the executive committee, and a list of members.
   http://www.europeangrassland.org/

» Evaluating Silage Quality
   Describes how to take forage samples while filling the silo, visual evaluation of the fermented crop and chemical analysis.
   http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/for4909

» Forage Factsheets
   The British Grassland Society provides a number of factsheets on silage and grassland.
   http://www.britishgrassland.com/page/fact-sheets

» Forage Information System
   Topics includes information on species, varieties, grazing, hay, and silage systems, management, quality and testing, and livestock utilization. Oregon State University.
   http://forages.oregonstate.edu/

» Forage Quality and Testing
   A comprehensive report from the Alfalfa Workgroup at the University of California.
   http://alfalfa.ucdavis.edu/IrrigatedAlfalfa/pdfs/UCAlfalfa8302ForageQuality_free.pdf

» Forage Stand Establishment Trouble Shooting
   Outlines several establishment problems, including the symptoms, causes, solutions and possible prevention methods.
   http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/for4859

» Forage: Warm-Season Annual Grasses
   Information from Mississippi State University Extension Service on suitable crops for forage, their establishment and grazing management.
   http://msucares.com/pubs/infosheets/is1616.html

» Goat’s Rue or Galega
   Information on this fodder crop, Galega orientalis, its biology and morphology, ecology, distribution in the former USSR, utilization and economic value.
   http://www.agroatlas.ru/cultural/Galega_orientalis_K_en.htm

» Grasslands Index
   Database of information about cereal and pasture grasses, includes facilities to search by botanic or common name.
   http://www.fao.org/ag/AGP/AGPC/doc/pasture/dbase.htm

» Grazing
   Information resources for efficient production of meat and milk from pastures
   http://www.ibiblio.org/farming-connection/grazing/home.htm

» Grazing Alfalfa
   Information on grazing options, varieties, stand establishment and grazing management.
   http://elkhorn.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=1301

» Hairy Vetch
   This legume is grown for soil improvement and for pasture. Information on its growth habits, environment requirement, culture, yield potential and economics.
   http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/vetch.html

» Hay Preservation Systems
   The way forage is harvested and stored determines how well the quality is preserved. Information on curing, preservatives and drying agents.
   http://66.102.9.132/u/ext?q=cache:lLWMRm_gzbAJ:www.ext.colostate.edu/Pubs/crops/00705.PDF+Hay+Preservation&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&ie=UTF-8

» HayTalk
   A hay, forage and silage community with a forum, articles, blogs and news.
   http://haytalk.com

» Improving Pasture Productivity
   Information on understanding the weather and climate and how they affect forage plant growth, with particular reference to Alberta.
   http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex10647

» Insect Management in Pasture
   Describes the insect and mite pests most commonly encountered in forage crops, with advice on monitoring and controlling them.
   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG061

» Insects Attacking Forage Crops
   Information on a number of insects that can be found on forage crops with a field key for identification.
   http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/bulletins/b-975.html

» Kochia
   Kochia is grown as a drought-resistant forage crop for sheep and cattle. Information on its uses, growth habits, environment requirement, culture, yield potential and economics.
   http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/kochia.html

» Lucerne
   Information on this fodder crop, Medicago varia, its biology and morphology, ecology, distribution in the former USSR, utilization and economic value.
   http://www.agroatlas.ru/cultural/Medicago_varia_K_en.htm

» Manitoba Forage Council
   Non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of a sustainable hay, forage and livestock industry. Provides a profile of the industry and details of events, projects, a newsletter and a forage and grassland manual.
   http://www.mbforagecouncil.mb.ca/

» NCSU Forages and Pasture Information Site
   Includes a set of factsheets and information bulletins on forage crops, from North Carolina State University.
   http://www.forages.ncsu.edu

» National Forage Teating Association
   NFTA aims to improve the accuracy of forage testing and build grower confidence in testing animal feeds. It provides information on the benefits of testing and the proficiency certification for testers and samplers.
   http://www.foragetesting.org/

» National Hay Association
   Organization for those involved in the production, sale and transport of forage products across the United States and the world. Provides news, events, history and membership details.
   http://www.nationalhay.org/

» Pasture Management
   This article discusses grassland management practices that are most suited for horses.
   http://equineinvestigator2.wordpress.com/2007/12/03/pasture-management/

» Pasture Management for Horses
   A technical and practical guide to the management and improvement of pasture, of interest to horse owners and students up to degree level.
   http://www.pasture4horses.com

» Perennial Forage Establishment in Alberta
   Information on choosing the right species and ensuring strong seedling growth.
   http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex9682

» Preservation and Enrichment of Green Fodder
   Provides information on growing and preserving fresh green material for feeding cattle in Goa.
   http://icargoa.res.in/green_fodder.htm

» Role of Forages in Pennsylvania Agriculture
   Information and links on forage management, notes on related soil and botanic science.
   http://www.forages.psu.edu/

» Rutabaga
   Factsheet on this crop, also known as swede, grown for human and animal consumption, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation.
   http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/rutabaga.html

» Sainfoin
   Information on this fodder crop, Onobrychis viciifolia, its biology and morphology, ecology, distribution in the former USSR, utilization and economic value.
   http://www.agroatlas.ru/cultural/Onobrychis_viciifolia_K_en.htm

» Silage Production
   Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of making silage as compared to hay, and how silage making fits in with other farm operations.
   http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/for4912

» Slender Wheatgrass
   Information on this fodder grass, Roegneria trachycaulon, its biology and morphology, ecology, distribution in the former USSR, utilization and economic value.
   http://www.agroatlas.ru/cultural/Roegneria_trachycaulon_K_en.htm

» Soil Fertility for Forage Crops
   Pre-establishment, establishment and maintenance requirements of crops used for forage.
   http://www.forages.psu.edu/topics/soil_fertility/

» Sorghum: Forage
   Forage sorghums are used primarily as silage for livestock. Information on its uses, growth habits, environment requirement, culture, yield potential and economics.
   http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/forage.html

» The Ensiling Process and Additives
   Describes the ensiling process and discusses the factors affecting silage fermentation, optimal conditions and methods of controlling the process.
   http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM417H.pdf

» Timing the Application of Beneficial Nematodes to Mole Cricket Activity on Pasture to Optimize Control
   Describes the way in which the insecticidal nematode, Steinernema scapterisci, invades its host and considers the timing of application relative to mole cricket activity.
   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN413

» Turnip
   Factsheet on this crop, its history, its uses as a forage crop, its varieties and cultivation.
   http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/turnip.html

» Understanding Forage Quality
   Forage quality is a complex trait and this article explains the factors affecting it and gives guidance on understanding the report on its potential nutritional value.
   http://alfalfa.ucdavis.edu/quality/ForageQuality/UnderstandingForageQuality.pdf

» White Clover
   Factsheet outlining the benefits of including white clover in a sward, its establishment, disadvantages, management and conservation.
   http://www.britishgrassland.com/system/files/White%20clover%20factsheet%20final%202.pdf

» Windrow Grazing
   Discussion on this alternative to feeding baled hay, which can significantly reduce harvesting, feeding and labor costs.
   http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/live/g1616/build/g1616.pdf

» Yellow Sweetclover or Melilot
   Information on this fodder crop, Melilotus officinalis, its biology and morphology, ecology, distribution in the former USSR, utilization and economic value.
   http://www.agroatlas.ru/cultural/Melilotus_officinalis_K_en.htm