Forages, Volume 1: An Introduction to Grassland Agriculture

Contributing Authors 

David J. Barker

Robert F Barnes

Michael Collins

Marvin H. Hall

Emily A. Heaton

Nicholas S. Hill

Robert L. Kallenbach

William O. Lamp

Jennifer W. MacAdam

Ali M. Missaoui

Robert B. Mitchell

Kenneth J. Moore

C. Jerry Nelson

Yoana C. Newman

Daren D. Redfearn

Craig A. Roberts

Craig C. Sheaffer

Lynn E. Sollenberger

Mark R. Sulc

Jeffrey J. Volenec

M. Scott Wells

Charles P. West

List of Contributors

Preface

The Metric System

In Memoriam

The Last of the Virgin Sod

Flesh is Grass

PART I CHARACTERISTICS OF FORAGE SPECIES

1 Forages and Grasslands in a Changing World
C. Jerry Nelson, Kenneth J. Moore, and Michael Collins

2 Structure and Morphology of Grasses
Kenneth J. Moore and C. Jerry Nelson

3 Structure and Morphology of Legumes and Other Forbs
Robert B. Mitchell and C. Jerry Nelson

4 Physiology of Forage Plants
Jennifer W. MacAdam and C. Jerry Nelson

5 Environmental Aspects of Forage Management
Jeffrey J. Volenec and C. Jerry Nelson

6 Grasses for Northern Areas
Michael Collins and C. Jerry Nelson

7 Grasses for Southern Areas
Daren D. Redfearn and C. Jerry Nelson

8 Legumes for Northern Areas
Craig C. Sheaffer, M. Scott Wells, and C. Jerry Nelson

9 Legumes for Southern Area
Lynn E. Sollenberger and Michael Collins

10 Forage Crops for Bioenergy and Industrial Products
Kenneth J. Moore and Emily A. Heaton

Compendium of Common Forages
Kenneth J. Moore

PART II FORAGE MANAGEMENT

11 Forage Establishment
Marvin H. Hall and Michael Collins

12 Forage Fertilization and Nutrient Management
David J. Barker and Michael Collins

13 Integrated Pest Management in Forages
R. Mark Sulc, William O. Lamp, and Michael Collins

PART III FORAGE UTILIZATION

14 Forage Quality
Michael Collins and Yoana C. Newman

15 Forage Utilization
Michael Collins, Kenneth J. Moore, and Craig A. Roberts

16 Forage–Related Animal Disorders
Michael Collins, Ali M. Missaoui, and Nicholas S. Hill

17 Preservation of Forage as Hay and Silage
Michael Collins and Kenneth J. Moore

18 Grazing Management Systems
Robert L. Kallenbach and Michael Collins

19 Managing Grassland Ecosystems
Charles P. West and C. Jerry Nelson

Appendix: Common and Botanical Names of Forages

Glossary

Index