Forage crop management End of semester stew
For each of the following questions: Correctly answer the question: Write a paragraph response to your answer. Questions are due tomorrow at 1 pm. Please include the question and response in your answer – needs to be word processed
Question 1 Why is it not recommended to seed alfalfa directly into an old alfalfa stand? Resource: L:\Student\Dairy Comp\Forage Crop Management\b-1047.pdf
Question 2 What is the most practical method of preventing alfalfa diseases? Resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOHxJLDyQsc
Question 3 Which legume has the most seedling vigor? Explain Seedling Vigor? Resource: http://seedlab.oregonstate.edu/importance-seed-vigor-testing
Question 4 What can be done in the fall to determine if an alfalfa field should be rotated to another crop? Resource:L:\Student\Dairy Comp\Forage Crop Management\a3620.pdf
Question 5 At what stages will grasses give the highest forage quality? Resource: Page 14 and 15: L:\Student\Dairy Comp\Forage Crop Management\FQ.pdf
Question 6 What is the recommended timing of top dressing fertilizer on established forage stands? Resource: Page 14 and 15: http://www.americasalfalfa.com/Alfalfa-University-Content/Soils,- Fertility-Manure-Management/When-and-Why-Top-Dress-Fertilize-Alfalfa.aspx
Question 7 Which are some additives for silage and what is the purpose? Resource: http://usa.ecosyl.com/products