2012 Fo r a g e g u id e - BrettYoung
2012 Fo r a g e g u id e - BrettYoung
2012 Fo r a g e g u id e - BrettYoung
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<strong>Fo</strong>rage Agronomy(2) <strong>Fo</strong>rage TimingAt which months would you like your forage to be available? See Table 2for forage productivity timing.TABLE 2 – <strong>Fo</strong>rage productivity timing<strong>Fo</strong>rage Species Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.Meadow BromegrassBromegrassGrass-Alfalfa MixtureNative RangePubsecent WheatgrassRussian WildryeGrazing calendar showing periods of high and low forage availability for some of thepasture crops.(3) Environmental ConditionsHow much annual precipitation does your area receive? How harsh areyour winters?8(4) Soil TypeWhat is your soil type (clay, loam, sandy)? How well does your soil drain?Is there a problem with saline or alkaline soils? Is the organic matter contenthigh or low?<strong>Fo</strong>r information on variety and species characteristics with respect toenvironmental conditions and soil type see the detailed tables onpages 22 to 25 and 30 to 35 of this Gu<strong>id</strong>e.
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