Forage Crops and Pasture Publications & Resources
Alfalfa Nematodes in Idaho > PDF
This publication offers information for the alfalfa grower on various parasitic nematodes that affect their crops. It covers the distribution, life cycle, symptoms, impact, and management strategies f . . . . . more details
This publication offers information for the alfalfa grower on various parasitic nematodes that affect their crops. It covers the distribution, life cycle, symptoms, impact, and management strategies f . . . . . more details
Applying Adaptive Grazing Management > PDF
Grazing management requires flexibility to adapt to ever-changing climatic conditions, and changes in grazing management for public lands may be required because of endangered or threatened species. I . . . . . more details
Grazing management requires flexibility to adapt to ever-changing climatic conditions, and changes in grazing management for public lands may be required because of endangered or threatened species. I . . . . . more details
Best Management Practices for Constructing Sand-based Athletic Fields for Football and Soccer > PDF
Sand-based, natural turfgrass and synthetic surfaces are the best options for athletic fields in the rainy Pacific Northwest. Sand-based, natural turfgrass fields, when compared to synthetic surfaces, . . . . . more details
Sand-based, natural turfgrass and synthetic surfaces are the best options for athletic fields in the rainy Pacific Northwest. Sand-based, natural turfgrass fields, when compared to synthetic surfaces, . . . . . more details
Best Management Practices for Maintaining Sand-based Natural Grass Athletic Fields > PDF
This publication recommends specific ways to manage sand-based fields, which will require more frequent fertilization, irrigation, and cultivation for proper maintenance than native soil fields. This . . . . . more details
This publication recommends specific ways to manage sand-based fields, which will require more frequent fertilization, irrigation, and cultivation for proper maintenance than native soil fields. This . . . . . more details
Clover Root Curculio in Alfalfa: Identification, Biology, and Management > PDF
This publication helps growers in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington to identify clover root curculio infestations and to design an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for managing clover root curculi . . . . . more details
This publication helps growers in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington to identify clover root curculio infestations and to design an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for managing clover root curculi . . . . . more details
Cover Crops for Grazing Use in Idaho > PDF
This publication will help crop and livestock producers in Idaho or other high-desert systems to select, plant, and manage cover crop species and mixtures that can also serve as livestock forage. Topi . . . . . more details
This publication will help crop and livestock producers in Idaho or other high-desert systems to select, plant, and manage cover crop species and mixtures that can also serve as livestock forage. Topi . . . . . more details
Double-Cropped Winter Forages > PDF
Double cropping winter forages with corn silage increases total forage available to livestock operations while also removing more phosphorus from the soil. This 13-page bulletin with 14 figures helps . . . . . more details
Double cropping winter forages with corn silage increases total forage available to livestock operations while also removing more phosphorus from the soil. This 13-page bulletin with 14 figures helps . . . . . more details
Genetically Engineered Alfalfa and Feral Alfalfa Plants: What Should Growers Know? > PDF
Alfalfa is the world's most important forage crop, and the western US is its most important production area. Feral alfalfa is common and can potentially lower the genetic purity of alfalfa seed and cu . . . . . more details
Alfalfa is the world's most important forage crop, and the western US is its most important production area. Feral alfalfa is common and can potentially lower the genetic purity of alfalfa seed and cu . . . . . more details
Idaho Forage Handbook (third edition) > PDF
This comprehensive information source for anyone who grows forage in Idaho or neighboring states covers topics from species and variety selection to pest control to harvest management, hay storage, . . . . . more details
This comprehensive information source for anyone who grows forage in Idaho or neighboring states covers topics from species and variety selection to pest control to harvest management, hay storage, . . . . . more details
Northern Idaho Alfalfa Variety Testing Report > PDF
Thirty-three varieties of alfalfa were field-tested in in U of I Extension variety trials conducted in northern Idaho during 2013–2016 crop seasons. The variety trials were located in cooperators’ fie . . . . . more details
Thirty-three varieties of alfalfa were field-tested in in U of I Extension variety trials conducted in northern Idaho during 2013–2016 crop seasons. The variety trials were located in cooperators’ fie . . . . . more details
Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Alfalfa > PDF
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses for alfalfa. The fertilizer rates are designed to produce above-average yields. It offers in . . . . . more details
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses for alfalfa. The fertilizer rates are designed to produce above-average yields. It offers in . . . . . more details
Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Grass Pastures > PDF
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses for grass pastures. The fertilizer rates are designed to produce above-average yields for bo . . . . . more details
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses for grass pastures. The fertilizer rates are designed to produce above-average yields for bo . . . . . more details
Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Grass Seedings for Conservation Programs > PDF
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses. The fertilizer rates suggested are based on research results and are designed to produce ab . . . . . more details
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses. The fertilizer rates suggested are based on research results and are designed to produce ab . . . . . more details
Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Legume and Legume-Grass Pastures > PDF
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses. Information is offered for established non-irrigated legumes and legume-grass mixtures, est . . . . . more details
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses. Information is offered for established non-irrigated legumes and legume-grass mixtures, est . . . . . more details
Nutrient Management for Field Corn Silage and Grain > PDF
Adequate nutrition is essential if productive new corn hybrids are to realize their full yield potential. This publication provides fertilizer guidelines based on university research and a special sec . . . . . more details
Adequate nutrition is essential if productive new corn hybrids are to realize their full yield potential. This publication provides fertilizer guidelines based on university research and a special sec . . . . . more details
Nutrient Management Guide for Dryland and Irrigated Alfalfa in the Inland Northwest > PDF
This full-color illustrated guide for optimizing alfalfa production according to the growing conditions common throughout Idaho and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington provides specific reco . . . . . more details
This full-color illustrated guide for optimizing alfalfa production according to the growing conditions common throughout Idaho and east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington provides specific reco . . . . . more details
Pasture and Grazing Management in the Northwest > PDF
The comprehensive resource for anyone who manages livestock on pastures in the Northwest, this 214-page book offers pasture managers information and tools to enable their pastures and their livestock . . . . . more details
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The comprehensive resource for anyone who manages livestock on pastures in the Northwest, this 214-page book offers pasture managers information and tools to enable their pastures and their livestock . . . . . more details
Performance of Forage and Conservation Grasses in Northern Idaho > PDF
This publication summarizes the methods and results of two University of Idaho multi-year grass studies that aimed to evaluate the productivity of various perennial, cool-season grasses for commercial . . . . . more details
This publication summarizes the methods and results of two University of Idaho multi-year grass studies that aimed to evaluate the productivity of various perennial, cool-season grasses for commercial . . . . . more details
Performance of Perennial Forage Legumes in Northern Idaho > PDF
This publication summarizes the methods and results of a University of Idaho study that collected data from three growing seasons and assessed the productivity, seasonal growth distribution, and longe . . . . . more details
This publication summarizes the methods and results of a University of Idaho study that collected data from three growing seasons and assessed the productivity, seasonal growth distribution, and longe . . . . . more details
Predicting Alfalfa Hay Quality in Southern Idaho > PDF
The quality of alfalfa hay is determined by its maturity at cutting, by environmental conditions before and during harvest, and by handling and storage processes after harvest. Because environmental c . . . . . more details
The quality of alfalfa hay is determined by its maturity at cutting, by environmental conditions before and during harvest, and by handling and storage processes after harvest. Because environmental c . . . . . more details
Procedures for Planting Dryland Grasses for Small Acreage Landowners in Southeastern Idaho > PDF
Current and future small-acreage owners in southeastern Idaho can use this 9-page publication to help establish and maintain small acreage pastures with reduced irrigation water. With properly establi . . . . . more details
Current and future small-acreage owners in southeastern Idaho can use this 9-page publication to help establish and maintain small acreage pastures with reduced irrigation water. With properly establi . . . . . more details
Proper Sampling (Coring) of Hay Bales and Stacks > PDF
Proper coring or sampling of hay stacks or bales is important to document nutrient content before you use, buy, or sell hay for animal feed. Color photography helps you know how to prepare samples for . . . . . more details
Proper coring or sampling of hay stacks or bales is important to document nutrient content before you use, buy, or sell hay for animal feed. Color photography helps you know how to prepare samples for . . . . . more details
Sampling the Moisture Content of Alfalfa in the Windrow: A New Tool Helps > PDF
Production of high quality hay, vital for the dairy industry, is more predictable with the use of a simple tool to measure moisture content of hay for harvest. Learn how to make the tool with $10 in h . . . . . more details
Production of high quality hay, vital for the dairy industry, is more predictable with the use of a simple tool to measure moisture content of hay for harvest. Learn how to make the tool with $10 in h . . . . . more details
Southern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Irrigated Alfalfa > PDF
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses for irrigated alfalfa. The fertilizer rates are designed to produce above-average yields. It . . . . . more details
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses for irrigated alfalfa. The fertilizer rates are designed to produce above-average yields. It . . . . . more details
Southern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Irrigated Pastures > PDF
This publication defines nutrient management strategies to ensure a long-lived, high-producing irrigated pasture. The rates in this publication are recommendations and, when combined with careful soil . . . . . more details
This publication defines nutrient management strategies to ensure a long-lived, high-producing irrigated pasture. The rates in this publication are recommendations and, when combined with careful soil . . . . . more details
Teff Grass for Forage: Nitrogen and irrigation requirements > PDF
Teff is an ancient grain, made popular recently as more growers turn to teff for its high yields of high-quality hay. New research outlined here shows that teff requires less nitrogen fertilizer and i . . . . . more details
Teff is an ancient grain, made popular recently as more growers turn to teff for its high yields of high-quality hay. New research outlined here shows that teff requires less nitrogen fertilizer and i . . . . . more details
The Western Oregon and Washington Pasture Calendar > PDF
This publication describes—by climatic zone—perennial pasture plant growth and how management actions can affect growth, both positively and negatively. Optimal management of forages by season is the . . . . . more details
This publication describes—by climatic zone—perennial pasture plant growth and how management actions can affect growth, both positively and negatively. Optimal management of forages by season is the . . . . . more details
What Are Your Forages Worth? > PDF
Designed to help dairy farmers calculate the costs of homegrown forages and compare them to the costs of purchasing forages. Presents typical per-acre costs of establishing, producing, and harvesting . . . . . more details
Designed to help dairy farmers calculate the costs of homegrown forages and compare them to the costs of purchasing forages. Presents typical per-acre costs of establishing, producing, and harvesting . . . . . more details
Resources
- National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance
- UI Pest Management Center
- University of Idaho Extension Forage Website
Local Information
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- Bannock County 208-236-7310
- Blaine County 208-788-5585
- Franklin County 208-852-1097
- Gooding County 208-934-4417
- Idaho County 208-983-2667
- Kimberly Research and Extension Center 208-423-4691
- Lincoln County 208-886-2406
- Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension and Education Center 208-756-2749
- Owyhee County 208-896-4104
- Parma Research and Extension Center 208-722-6701