Pastures and Forages
Stephen Ward
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Teff Grass for Forage: Nitrogen and irrigation requirements
Teff is an ancient grain, made popular recently as more growers turn to teff for its high yields of high-quality hay. New research outlined here shows that teff requires less nitrogen fertilizer and irrigation water than comparable forage crops. Learn how much to apply and when to apply it.
Nutrient Management for Pastures: Western Oregon and Western Washington
Describes nutrient management practices for pastures to produce forage as a main feed source for western Oregon and Washington livestock.
Understanding Your Forage Test Results
Assists livestock producers in using forage analysis as a management tool to improve livestock nutrition. Explains the information commonly found in most laboratory forage reports: feed, protein, carbohydrates, fat, energy, ash, minerals, pH, nitrates, RFV, and RFQ.Latest Resources
Greener Pastures: Improving Forage Production
Every summer we see many of our fields dry up and turn brown. We think about the previous season’s forage and wonder if we could have done better. The anticipation of fall rains brings thoughts of improving on what we have. What should we do?
Grass is King: Protect the Crown
The largest agricultural commodity in Oregon is grass. We grow grass for lawns, turf, pastures, hay, straw, and seed for home use and export. Forages (grasses and legumes) are an important source of livestock feed, and because our area has a high production capacity, we have a competitive advantage over other parts of the world that depend heavily on imported hay and grains to raise livestock. Our forage is a renewable resource – but only if we manage it correctly.
New Seeds for an Old Pasture
You’ve decided you want to re-seed your pasture or hay ground, but you are not sure what to plant, when to plant it, and if there is anything you should do before spreading seed over the ground.Latest News
OSU researchers propose CRISPR as influencer of low genetic diversity in deadly bacteria
Oct 18, 2018
Scientists at Oregon State University have shed light on the evolutionary history of a soil-borne bacteria that is so dangerous to grazing animals it is kept behind lock-and-key to prevent its spread.
Rangeland researchers advise smaller cows for better herd results
Mar 23, 2017
Larger cows not as efficient at weaning when there's not much to chew on
OSU’s new barley varieties appeal to brewers, bakers and bovines
Sep 3, 2015
One is a food-type barley that could also be great for beer
