Commodities: Field Crops: Forages
UGA Forage Extension Publications
This is only a partial listing of available titles as many older publications are not available electronically. Hard copies of these older publications are available through your local county extension office. We are currently in the process of updating older publications and eventually all publications will be linked through this site.
Files below are linked in either HTML or PDF format. Almost any browser can view HTML format. PDF files are more attractive and 'paper friendly' but require Adobe Acrobat to view.
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| Alfalfa Management in Georgia | ||
| Beef Management Calendar | ||
| Blister Beetles in Georgia Alfalfa Hay | ||
| Economics of Farm Storage Buildings | ||
| Fences for the Farm | ||
| Fences for Horses | ||
| Forage Systems for Horses in Georgia | ||
| Forage Use and Grazing Herd Management during a Drought | ||
| Grazing impacts on pasture composition | ||
| Georgia Forages: Grass Species | ||
| Georgia Forages: Legume Species | ||
| Leafspot Diagnosis and Management in Bermudagrass Forages | -- |
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| Meat Goat Production in Georgia | -- |
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| Nitrate Toxicity | ||
| Nitrate Toxicity and Prussic Acid Poisoning in Dairy Cattle | -- |
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| Novel endophyte-infected tall fescue | ||
| Pastures in Georgia | -- |
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| Poultry Litter Application on Pastures and Hayfields | -- |
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| Planting Guide to Grasses and Legumes for Forage and Wildlife in Georgia | -- |
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| Selecting a Forage Bermudagrass Variety | ||
| Soil and Fertilizer Management Considerations for Forage Systems in Georgia | ||
| Soil Testing- Soil pH and Salt Concentration | ||
| Stockpiling Tall Fescue for Fall and Winter Grazing | ||
| White Clover Establishment and Management Guide |
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National Publications
These are publications that have been assembled by various experts from across the country. Below each title is a brief description of the publication.| New - Stocker Cattle: Performance and Calculated Pasture Costs | -- |
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| This publication has been put together by Dr. Don Ball and his colleagues at Auburn University. It presents a comparison of several potential forage systems for stocker cattle development. | ||
| New - Extending Grazing and Reducing Stored Feed Needs | -- |
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| This publication presents strategies for reducing dependence on hay and other stored feeds by focusing on forage species and strategies that extend the grazing season. | ||
| Alfalfa - The High Quality Hay for Horses | -- |
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| This publication covers how alfalfa hay fits into horse rations. | ||
| Electric Fencing for Serious Graziers | -- |
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| This publication was put together by the USDA-NRCS in Missouri. It is one of the most comprehensive publications on electric fencing that is available. It is full of excellent color photographs and illustrations. | ||
| Maintaining Healthy Horse Pastures | -- |
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| This a one-page description of how to maintain productive horse pastures. | ||
| Minimizing Losses in Hay Storage and Feeding | -- |
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| Topics discussed in this publication include how storage methods affect dry matter and quality losses. | ||
| Recommended Principles for Proper Hay Sampling | ||
| This publication outlines the basics of obtaining a representative forage sample from a hay lot. | ||
| Ten Keys to a Profitable Forage Program | -- |
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| This factsheet summarizes the 10 components of a strong forage management system. | ||
| Tall Fescue Endophyte Concepts | -- |
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| This publication presents a review of the challenges associated with the endophyte in tall fescue. | ||
| Understanding Forage Quality | -- |
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| This article presents a good discussion of the factors effecting forage quality and the meaning behind many forage quality parameters (except RFQ). | ||
| Watering Systems for Serious Graziers | -- |
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| This publication was put together by the USDA-NRCS in Missouri. It is one of the most comprehensive publications on watering systems for MiG. It is full of excellent color photographs and illustrations. |