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Forage Losses = Economic Losses, So Minimize Them
Do you equate shattered leaves, hay baled too wet, silos in poor condition or rain damaged hay to reduced profit? You should! The economic value of alfalfa losses--which is not so small--increases from cutting to feeding. This 4-page fact sheet describes types of forage losses, factors affecting forage losses, the economic value of forage losses, and pointers for reducing forage losses.
Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
I-107
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Indoor Hay Storage: Dry Matter Loss and Quality Changes
Mechanically induced losses during forage harvest are visible and are commonly recognized as a source quantity and quality loss. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
I-102
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Round Hay Bale Storage
This 4-page fact sheet describes round bale silage, handling equipment, storage facilities, and feeding. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
I-112
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Bacterial Inoculants for Silage
While most dry matter losses which occur during storage are due to aerobic respiration, most quality changes occur during fermentation. The crucial step of fermentation may be aided by bacterial inoculants. Inoculants are initially inactive organisms that, when added to silage, become active and can help break down plant sugars. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
I-111
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Determining Moisture Content of Forage
Knowing the moisture content of forage allows you to feed and store a high quality product. Since both moisture and nutrients have weight, you need to know the moisture content in order to properly balance feed rations by weight. Moreover, you should know the moisture content so you can prevent spoilage and heating damage during storage. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
I-105
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Sampling Forages for Testing
This 4-page fact sheet explains why to test forages, the general sampling procedure, and how to sample hay, silage, pellets or cubes, and pastures. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
I-104
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Agronomy Facts 11: Inoculation of Forage and Grain Legumes
Legumes have the ability to form a mutually beneficial relationship with certain soil bacteria. The benefit to the plant is that these bacteria can take nitrogen from the air and make it available to the plant. This fact sheet describes the inoculation process to ensure Rhizobia bacteria growth for nitrogen fixation.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC048
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Agronomy Facts 48: Forage Sorghum
Forage sorghum is a large, warm-season, annual grass that is adapted to Pennsylvania and can be grown as a silage crop. This four-page fact sheet covers characteristics of forage sorghum, cultural practices and fertility recommendations, and utilizing forage sorghum.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC121
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Agronomy Facts 43: Four Steps to Rotational Grazing
Careful planning and sound management are needed to optimize pasture utilization and animal performance. This four-page fact sheet covers four key steps involved in providing quality pasture for grazing animals throughout the grazing season.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC114
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Agronomy Facts 9: Large Round Bale Silage
Making round bale silage consists of wilting a forage to 50 or 60 percent moisture content, baling it in a round baler, and ensiling it within a plastic cover. This four-page fact sheet covers the pros and cons of round bale silage, type and maturity of forages in round bale silage, steps in making round bale silage, bale handling equipment, bale storage, and bale feeding.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC045
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Agronomy Facts 30: Forage Quality in Perspective
Increasing the quality of forage is one of the best ways to improve overall feeding efficiency on a farm. This four-page fact sheet covers the factors that influence forage quality, how quality is determined, what quality forage is worth, and keeping quality in perspective.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC095
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Agronomy Facts 19: Ryegrass
Ryegrasses are the most widely grown cool-season grasses in the world. They are considered to be high-quality forage and their high digestibility makes them suitable for all types of ruminant animals. This four-page fact sheet covers types of ryegrasses, establishment, harvest management, and fertility.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC080
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Agronomy Facts 21: Red Clover
Red clover is grown throughout the northeastern United States for forage and is used in rotations for soil improvement. It usually produces two or three hay crops per year. This two-page fact sheet covers red clover varieties, establishment, harvest management, and fertility.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC083
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Agronomy Facts 22: White Clover
White clover is a short-lived perennial that can reseed itself under favorable conditions. It can be used to make high-quality pastures in combination with a grass, and it also fixes nitrogen for use by the grass. This two-page fact sheet covers white clover varieties, establishment, harvest management, and fertility.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC084
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Agronomy Facts 25: Orchardgrass
Orchardgrass is a perennial, cool-season, tall-growing grass that starts growth early in spring, develops rapidly, and flowers during May under Pennsylvania conditions. This four-page fact sheet discusses orchardgrass varieties, establishment, harvest management, and fertility.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC088
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