Forage

Research Priorities

  1. Research, teaching and Extension outreach on alfalfa productivity and feed quality including alfalfa variety characteristics, drying differences, yield potentials and management systems that utilize precision agricultural in the production of alfalfa.
  2. Research, teaching and Extension outreach on soil and seed enhancements to increase forage yield and forage quality including: sulfur fertilizer, biological enhancements, and foliar fertilizers
  3. Research, teaching, and Extension outreach on the management of grass/legume forage mixtures for hay, silage, and pasture.
  4. Research, teaching, and Extension outreach on the use of cover crops for soil improvement and livestock feed.
  5. Research, teaching and Extension outreach on corn silage production, management, and feed quality enhancement for uses across all of Michigan for the livestock and dairy industry.
  6. Research, teaching and Extension outreach on grazing management.
  7. Research, teaching and Extension outreach on irrigation for hayland and pastures.
  8. Research, teaching and Extension outreach on emerging weeds, insects & nematode pests impacting forages.
  9. Research, teaching and Extension outreach on soil health to benefit forage crops and their environment.
  10. Research, teaching and Extension outreach on economics of all systems of forage production including production costs.

Updated October 2023

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