Forage Quality Parameters Explained - SARE Grant Management System

LNE14-332 (project overview)

Project Type: Research and Education

Funds awarded in 2014: $143,822.00

Projected End Date: 12/31/2017

Region: Northeast

State: New York

Project Leader:

Dr. Quirine Ketterings

Cornell University

Description:

The focus of this fact sheet is to agronomists understand the main forage quality components related to carbohydrates, fat, protein, and mineral content of forage.

Type:

Fact Sheet

File:

Download file (PDF)

Authors:

Lindsay Chamberlain, Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Quirine Ketterings, Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Sarah Lyons, Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Paul Cerosaletti, Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Karl Czymmek, Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Debbie Cherney, Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Tom Kilcer, Cornell University Cooperative Extension

Target audiences:

Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers

This product is associated with the project "Winter triticale or rye as a double crop to protect the environment and increase yield"

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.