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Teff: A New Warm-Season Annual Grass for Oregon

Steve Norberg, Richard Roseberg, Brian Charlton and Clinton Shock
EM 8970 | Revised March 2021, Reviewed 2023

Summary

Describes characteristics and growing requirements of teff (Eragrostis tef [Zucc.], Poaceae) as a hay and forage crop in Oregon. Discusses hay quality and use; yields and varieties; and how to plant, fertilize, irrigate, cultivate, and harvest teff.

About the authors

Steve Norberg
Extension field crops and watershed management agent
Oregon State University, Malheur County
Richard Roseberg
Associate Professor (Emeritus)
Brian Charlton
Brian Charlton
Potato Faculty Scholar
Clinton Shock
(Retired)
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