Numbered Publications: Plant and Soil Sciences
PR-684: 2014 Cool-Season Grass Grazing Tolerance Report
Joey Clark, Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Dec. 4, 2014 (New)
Cool-season grasses such as tall fescue and orchardgrass are the primary pasture grasses in Kentucky. Other species such as perennial ryegrass, festulolium, and prairie brome can be used in pasture systems. Little is known about the effect of variety on the grazing tolerance of these cool-season grass species. The purpose of this report is to summarize current research on the grazing tolerance of varieties of tall fescue, orchardgrass, perennial ryegrass, and other species when they are subjected to continuous, heavy grazing pressure by cattle within the grazing season. The main focus will be on plant stand survival.
PR-685: 2014 Cool-Season Grass Horse Grazing Tolerance Report
Garry Lacefield, Laurie Lawrence, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Dec. 4, 2014 (New)
Cool-season grasses such as bluegrass, tall fescue, and orchardgrass are dominant pasture grasses for horses in Kentucky. Variety evaluations for yield have been carried out for many years, but little work has been done to establish the effect of variety on persistence when subjected to close, continuous grazing by horses. The purpose of this report is to summarize current research on the grazing tolerance of varieties of tall fescue, orchardgrass, and other species when subjected to continuous heavy grazing pressure by horses within the grazing season. The main focus will be on stand survival.
PR-682: 2014 Alfalfa Grazing Tolerance Report
Joey Clark, Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith | Dec. 2, 2014 (New)
This report summarizes research on the grazing tolerance of alfalfa varieties when subjected to continuous grazing pressure.
PR-683: 2014 Red and White Clover Grazing Tolerance Report
Joey Clark, Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith | Dec. 2, 2014 (New)
This report summarizes research on the grazing tolerance of red and white clover varieties when subjected to continuous grazing pressure.
PPFS-AG-F-9: Managing Diseases of Alfalfa
Ray Smith, Paul Vincelli | Dec. 1, 2014 (New)
Alfalfa can be a vigorous and productive forage crop for Kentucky farmers. Like all farm crops, however, alfalfa is subject to infectious diseases that can limit forage production. Managing these diseases is an important part of economical alfalfa production.
PR-676: 2014 Alfalfa Report
Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith | Nov. 25, 2014 (New)
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) has historically been the highest-yielding, highest-quality forage legume grown in Kentucky. It is an important part of Kentucky's cash hay enterprise and is an important component in dairy, horse, beef, and sheep diets. Choosing a good variety is a key step in establishing a stand of alfalfa. The choice of variety can impact yield, thickness of stand, and persistence. This report provides yield data on alfalfa varieties included in current yield trials in Kentucky as well as guidelines for selecting alfalfa varieties.
PR-678: 2014 Orchardgrass Report
David Ditsch, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Nov. 24, 2014 (New)
This report provides current yield data on orchardgrass varieties included in yield trials in Kentucky as well as guidelines for selecting orchardgrass varieties.
PR-681: 2014 Annual and Perennial Ryegrass and Festulolium Report
Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Nov. 24, 2014 (New)
This report provides current yield data on annual and perennial ryegrass varieties in trials in Kentucky as well as guidelines for selecting varieties.
PR-679: 2014 Tall Fescue and Bromegrass Report
David Ditsch, Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Nov. 24, 2014 (New)
This report provides current yield data on tall fescue varieties and similar grass species in trials in Kentucky as well as guidelines for selecting tall fescue varieties.
PR-677: 2014 Red and White Clover Report
Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith | Nov. 24, 2014 (New)
This report provides current yield data on red and white clover varieties included in yield trials in Kentucky as well as guidelines for selecting clover varieties.
