Cereal Forages

WI Crop Manager
USDA-DFRC
UW Forage Extension
UW Dairy Extension
UW Corn Extension
WI Custom Operators
Midwest Forage Assn.

Variety Selection

Small Grain Varieties for Grain and Forage in Wisconsin
UW Extension Bulletin A3397
(see Tables 3 and 5 for forage yield and quality information)

Establishment and Management

03-08-12 Fall-Grown Oat Forages: Cultivars, Planting Dates, and Expected Yields
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Wayne Coblentz, USDA Dairy Forage Research Center Scientist, and Mike Bertram, Arlington ARS Superintendent

Cereal Forages for Spring Seeding
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County.

Pea and Small Grain Mixtures
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist

Forage Options Following Alfalfa Winterkill
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist

Pea and Small Grain Mixtures
Written by Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist

Influence of Oat Seeding Dates on Grain and Forage Yield, Forage Quality and Milk Yield
Written by Dr. Ed Oplinger, UW Extension Agonomist,  and T.S. Maloney, UW-Madison Dept. of Agronomy
Agronomy Advice, January - 1997

Influence of Barley Seeding Dates on Grain and Forage Yield, Forage Quality and Milk Yield
Written by Dr. Ed Oplinger, UW Extension Agonomist,  and T.S. Maloney, UW-Madison Dept. of Agronomy
Agronomy Advice, January - 1997

Fall and Spring Forage Yield and Quality From Fall-Seeded Cereal Crops
Written by Dr. Ed Oplinger, UW Extension Agonomist,  T.S. Maloney, UW-Madison Dept. of Agronomy, and Dan Wiersma, Marshfield Agricultural Research Station
Agronomy Advice, January - 1997

Alternate Forage Crops
Written by Dr. Dan Undersander, UW Extension Forage Agronomist

Fertilization

Nutrient Application Guidelines for Field, Vegetable and Fruit Crops
UW Extension Bulletin A2809 - Provides current soil test and fertilizer recommendations for all field crops.

Pest Management

Pest Management in Wisconsin Field Crops
UW Extension Bulletin A3646.  Extensive pest management information is contained in this bulletin relative to weed, insect, and disease identification and control. The bulletin is updated annually.

Forage Quality and Feeding

03-08-12 Fall-Grown Oat Forages: Unique Quality Characteristics
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Wayne Coblentz, USDA Dairy Forage Research Center Scientist, and Mike Bertram, Arlington ARS Superintendent

12-29-10 Fall Forage Rye for Dairy Heifers and Dry Cows
A "Focus on Forage" Fact Sheet by Zen Miller, Outagamie Co. UWEX Dairy/Livestock Agent, Mike Bertram, Superintendent - Marshfield ARS, and Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist.

12-29-10 Use of Straw in Dairy Cattle Diets
A "Focus on Forage" Fact Sheet by Randy Shaver and Pat Hoffman,UW Extension Dairy Scientists, .

Forages for Dry Cows
A MS Power Point presentation by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist

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