Forage Quality Parameters Explained

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
Ordering info:
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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.