Welcome to the Forage Information System
at Michigan State University

Welcome to the Michigan State University Forage Information System.
The purpose of this web site is to provide forage information on research and educational programs to those who are involved with the forage industry in Michigan. Michigan's forage industry adds up to a multi-million dollar business encompassing over 3.5 million acres of land.

Current Issues

Alfalfa variety trial results 2008 (PDF)
Grass variety trial results 2008 (PDF)

If you are interested in the future of Michigan forage/grazing lands and the direction of MSU forage research or MSU Extension programing, become a member of the Michigan Forage Council (MFC). The MFC is the combined forces of the the Michigan Hay and Grazing Council and the Michigan Grazing Lands Conservation Initative which work to advance the science of forage production. Join Now

National Hay Contest 2009... save samples from 2008 crop and see rules and information here