Numbered Publications by Gene Olson
PR-595: 2009 Alfalfa Grazing Tolerance Report
Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith, Eric Vanzant | Nov. 24, 2009 (New)
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is the highest yielding, highest quality forage legume grown in Kentucky. It forms the basis of Kentucky's cash hay enterprise and is an important component in dairy, horse, beef, and sheep diets.
PR-590: 2009 Red and White Clover Report
David Ditsch, Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith, Norm Taylor | Nov. 24, 2009 (New)
Red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) is a high-quality, short-lived, perennial legume that is used in mixed or pure stands for pasture, hay, silage, green chop, soil improvement, and wildlife habitat. This species is adapted to a wide range of climatic and soil conditions. Stands of improved varieties are generally productive for two to three years, with the highest yields occurring in the year following establishment. Red clover is used primarily as a renovation legume for grass pastures. It is a dominant forage legume in Kentucky because it is relatively easy to establish and has high forage quality, high yield, and animal acceptance.
PR-593: 2009 Timothy and Kentucky Bluegrass Report
Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Nov. 24, 2009 (New)
Timothy (Phleum pratense) is the fourth most widely sown cool-season perennial grass used in Kentucky for forage after tall fescue, orchardgrass, and Kentucky bluegrass. It is a late-maturing bunchgrass that is primarily harvested as hay, particularly for horses. It can be used for grazing or wildlife habitat.
PR-596: 2009 Red and White Clover Grazing Tolerance Report
Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith, Norm Taylor, Eric Vanzant | Nov. 24, 2009 (New)
Red clover (Trifolium pratense) and white clover (Trifolium repens) are both high-quality forage legumes that are used primarily in mixed stands with tall fescue or orchardgrass for improving yield and quality of pastures.
PR-586: 2009 Kentucky Small Grains Variety Performance Test
Bill Bruening, John Connelly, Gene Olson, Sandy Swanson, Charles Tutt, Dave Van Sanford | Jul. 10, 2009 (New)
The objective of the Kentucky small grain variety performance test is to evaluate varieties of wheat and barley that are commercially available or may soon be available to Kentucky farmers. New varieties are continually being developed by agricultural experiment stations and commercial firms.
PR-585: 2008 Summer Annual Grass Report
Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Ray Smith | Apr. 22, 2009 (New)
Summer annual grasses provide an important forage crop option for producers in Kentucky. These grasses are mainly used as emergency or supplemental hay and pasture crops, but little information is available on their yield potential. The purpose of this publication is to summarize the University of Kentucky 2008 forage yield trials with sudangrass, sorghum/sudangrass, millets, and teff.
PR-583: 2008 Native Warm-Season Perennial Grasses Report
Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Dec. 3, 2008 (New)
PR-575: 2008 Timothy and Kentucky Bluegrass Report
Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Dec. 3, 2008 (New)
PR-578: 2008 Annual and Perennial Ryegrass Report
Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith | Dec. 3, 2008 (New)
PR-581: 2008 Cool-Season Grass Grazing Tolerance Report
Garry Lacefield, Gene Olson, Tim Phillips, Ray Smith, Eric Vanzant | Dec. 3, 2008 (New)
