Alfalfa
| Overall Management | Variety Selection | Establishment/Plant Growth | Fertilization/Liming | Pest Management |
| Environmental Effects/Stand Evaluation | Cutting Schedules | Alfalfa Scissors Cutting Program | Harvesting |
| Storage | Economics/Budgeting | Forage Quality/Testing | Feeding | Hay Marketing |

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Overall Management

2008 WI Alfalfa Yield and Persistence (WAYP) Program Summary

Alfalfa Management
This is the CCA pre test MS PowerPoint training module covering  general principles of alfalfa management.  Developed by Dan Undersander, UW Extension Forage Agronomist

Redesigning Alfalfa for Dairy Cattle
A MS PowerPoint presentation by Neal Martin et al., USDA Dairy Forage Research Center

Variety Selection

University of Wisconsin Alfalfa Variety Performance Results
This link takes you to results from the most recent UW alfalfa variety testing information.  It is viewable as html, downloadable as an MS Excel spreadsheet, or downloadable as a .pdf file in the form of UW Extension bulletin A1525 (Perennial Forage Variety Update for Wisconsin).

Alfalfa Variety Comparison Web Site
An on-line database giving you the ability to compare alfalfa variety performance data from a number of states and locations.

Marketers and Traits for Alfalfa Varieties

Roundup Ready Alfalfa
 | paper | MS PowerPoint |
A presentation given by Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist, at the 2006 Wisconsin Fertilizer, Ag Lime, and Pest Management Conference.

Are Hybrids the New Yield Force in Alfalfa?
by Daniel Wiersma, former Asst. Mgr. - Marshfield Ag Res. Sta.  A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet.  Corresponding PowerPoint Presentation

What is the "Cost" of Seeding Low-Cost Alfalfa Seed?
by Daniel Wiersma, former Asst. Mgr. - Marshfield Ag Res. Sta., Ken Barnett, Forage and Farm Mgt. Agent - Marathon, Langlade, and Lincoln Cos., and Mark Feuerstein, Agriculture Agent - Door Co.    A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet.

Performance of Potato Leafhopper Resistance in Alfalfa
A MS Power Point presentation by Dr. Dan Undersander, UW Extension Forage Agronomist

Using High Quality Alfalfa Varieties to Stagger Harvest
A MS Power Point presentation by Dr. Dan Undersander, UW Extension Forage Agronomist

Another Look at Alfalfa Variety Selection
Written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County

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Establishment and Plant Growth

5-23-08 Italian Ryegrass as a Companion for Alfalfa Seeding
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Nick Schneider, Winnebago Co. Agricultural Agent and others.

5-16-08 Determining the Optimum Alfalfa Seeding Rate
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Mike Rankin,  UW-Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County

Seeding into an Existing Alfalfa Stand
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Rhonda Gildersleeve, Extension Agricultural Agent - Iowa County, Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist, and Tim Wood, Superintendent - Lancaster Ag Research Station

Seeding Alfalfa Fields Back Into Alfalfa
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Dennis Cosgrove and Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomists

Alfalfa Autotoxicity Risk Spreadsheet
A MS Excel spreadsheet designed to evaluate the autotoxicity risk of seeding alfalfa fields back into alfalfa. 

Establishing Alfalfa During Late Summer
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County.

Importance of Seeding Year Alfalfa Yields
A MS Power Point presentation by Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist

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

Hard Seed in Alfalfa
Written by Dr. Dan Undersander, UW Extension Forage Agronomist

Seeding Rate of Different Alfalfa Seed Lots
Written by Dr. Dan Undersander, UW Extension Forage Agronomist

Alfalfa Germination and Growth
UW Extension Bulletin A3681

Alfalfa Yield and Stand
Written by Dr. Dan Undersander, UW Extension Forage Agronomist, and presented at the 2002 Wisconsin Forage Symposium.

Seeding Alfalfa into Alfalfa
Written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County.

One More Reason To Think About Direct-Seeded Alfalfa
Written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County.

Is Your Companion Crop a Friend or Foe?
Written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County.

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Fertilization and Liming

7-03-08 Pricing Standing Hay: Consider Plant Nutrient Value
by Mark Kopecky, Price Co. Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Carrie Laboski, UWEX Soils Scientist, and Dan Undersander, UWEX Forage Agronomist  

5-16-08 FAQ's about Liming in Wisconsin
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by John Peters, UW Extension Soil Scientist

Should High Potash Prices Change Alfalfa Fertilization Practices?
by Carrie Laboski, Wisconsin Crop Manager, May 2006

Applying Manure to Alfalfa
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Mike Rankin,  UW-Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County

Applying Manure to Alfalfa
NCR Research Report 346 by K. Kelling and M. Schmitt

Will Alfalfa Respond to Sulfur in Wisconsin?
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by John Peters and Keith Kelling, UW Extension Soil Scientists.

Potassium in Forages
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Keith Kelling, John Peters, Mike Rankin, and Dan Undersander.  UW-Extension

Should Calcium be Applied to Wisconsin Soils?
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by John Peters and Keith Kelling, UW Extension Soil Scientists.

Soil Fertility Influences on Cation Levels in Forages
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by John Peters and Keith Kelling, UW Extension Soil Scientists.

Phosphorus Runoff Losses from Alfalfa
| paper | MS PowerPoint |
A presentation given by Larry Bundy, UW Extension Soil Scientist, at the 2003 Wisconsin Fertilizer, Ag Lime, and Pest Management Conference.

Sulfur Responses and the Wisconsin Alfalfa Sulfur Survey
 A MS Power Point presentation by Keith Kelling, UW Extension Soil Scientist

Evaluation of Wisconsin Sulfur Needs in Wisconsin
A MS Power Point presentation by Keith Kelling, UW Extension Soil Scientist

Direct comparison of alfalfa N credits to corn and wheat
by Keith Kelling, UW Extension Soil Scientist

Crop and Soil Management Issues Related to Forage Cation Levels
A MS Power Point presentation by John Peters and Keith Kelling, UW Extension Soil Scientists.  Presented at the 2001 Forage Teaching and Technology Conference.

Silage Quality After Applying Liquid Dairy Manure to Alfalfa Stands
by Ron Wiederholt, former Clark Co. Crops and Soils Agent, et. al.  A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet

Alfalfa Fertilization
UW Extension Bulletin A2448

Considerations When Applying Manure to Alfalfa
by Keith Kelling, UW Extension Soil Scientist

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

Alfalfa Response to K at Various Soil pH Levels
A presentation given by John Peters and Keith Kelling - UW Dept. of Soil Science, at the 2000 Wisconsin Fertilizer, Ag Lime, and Pest Management Conference

Potassium Fertilizer for Alfalfa ---- how much, what source, and when?
Written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County.

Manure and Alfalfa - a complicated management mix
Written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County.

Aglime--Key to Increased Yield and Profits
UW Extension Bulletin A2240

Choosing Between Liming Materials
UW Extension Bulletin A3671

When and How to Apply Aglime
UW Extension Bulletin A2458

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Pest Management

GENERAL

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 for alfalfa.  The bulletin is updated annually.

Wisconsin Crop Manager Newsletter
The Wisconsin Crop Manager provides timely information throughout the growing season on a variety of pest management related issues pertinent to alfalfa and other field crops.

WEEDS

2-28-06 Weed Seed Survival in Livestock Systems
by Jeanie Katovich and Roger Becker, Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, University of Minnesota, and Jerry Doll, Department of Agronomy, University of Wisconsin

Weed Management in Forages
A series of four MS PowerPoint presentations by Jerry Doll, former UW Extension Weed Specialist, addressing weed management considerations for new and established alfalfa stands.
      Part 1 - New Companion Crop Seedings (viewable htm) (ppt file-2887k)
      Part 2 - New Direct Seedings (viewable htm) (ppt file-2694k)
      Part 1 - Established Stands (viewable htm) (ppt file-1700k)
      Part 2 - Established Stands (viewable htm) (ppt file-2986)

Future of Roundup Ready Alfalfa
         | paper | MS PowerPoint |
A presentation given by Jerry Doll, former UW Extension Weed Specialist, at the 2003 Wisconsin Fertilizer, Ag Lime, and Pest Management Conference.

Poisonous Weeds of Pastures & Forages
An article written by Jerry Doll, former UW Extension Weed Specialist, discussing potential toxicity from various weed species found in hay and pasture forages.

Weed Management in Newly Seeded Legumes
by Jerry Doll, formerUW Extension Weed Specialist

Weed Management in Established Forages
by Jerry Doll, former UW Extension Weed Specialist

INSECTS

5-16-08 Yield Results From Sprayed and Unsprayed Glandular-haired and Potato Leafhopper Susceptible Varieties in Pierce, Juneau and Chippewa Counties, Wisconsin 2005 and 2006.
Written by Dr. Dan Undersander, UW Extension Forage Agronomist,

Cut-Bale-Scout
a NPM fact sheet to help growers monitor and make potato leafhopper treatment decisions

Cut-Bale-Scout
by Richard Proost, Wisconsin Crop Manager, July, 2007

Potato Leafhopper Populations in Alfalfa
by Eileen Cullen, Wisconsin Crop Manager, June 2007

Potato Leafhopper
A PowerPoint presentation developed by Eileen Cullen, UW-Extension Entomologist

Alfalfa Weevil Alert:  Watch 2nd Crop Alfalfa
by Eileen Cullen, Wisconsin Crop Manager, June 2006

Recommendation Changes for Potato Leafhopper Management in Alfalfa
A presentation given by Dave Hogg, UW Dept. of Entomology, at the 2004 Wisconsin Fertilizer, Ag Lime, and Pest Management Conference

An Update on Glandular Haired Alfalfa Varieties
A presentation given by Dave Hogg, UW Dept. of Entomology, at the 2000 Wisconsin Fertilizer, Ag Lime, and Pest Management Conference

What Happened to Alfalfa Blotch Leafminer?
A presentation given by T.J. Davis, Dave Hogg, and John Wedberg - UW Dept. of Entomology, at the 2000 Wisconsin Fertilizer, Ag Lime, and Pest Management Conference

Alfalfa Blotch Leafminer
A presentation given by Bryan Jenson, UW-Madison Integrated Pest Mgt. Program , at the 1999 Wisconsin Forage Production and Use Symposium - Appleton, WI

Here's Why Potato Leafhopper Control is Important
Written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County

An Update on Potato Leafhopper Resistance in Alfalfa
A presentation given by Mark McCaslin and Dave Whalen, Forage Genetics, at the 1999 Wisconsin Forage Production and Use Symposium - Appleton, WI

DISEASES

5-23-08 Aphanomyces Races in Alfalfa
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Nick Schneider, Winnebago Co. Agricultural Agent and Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist

Influence of Alfalfa Brown Root Rot on Winterkill
A presentation given by Craig Grau, UW-Madison Dept. of Plant Pathology, at the 2004 Wisconsin Fertilizer, Ag Lime, and Pest Management Conference

Status of Aphanomyces Root Rot in Wisconsin
A presentation given by Craig Grau, UW-Madison Dept. of Plant Pathology, at the 2000 Wisconsin Fertilizer, Ag Lime, and Pest Management Conference

New Disease Causing Organisms in Alfalfa - Race 2 Aphanomyces and Phytoplasma
A presentation given by Rick Peters and Craig Grau, UW-Madison Dept. of Plant Pathology, at the 1999 Wisconsin Forage Production and Use Symposium - Appleton, WI

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Environmental Effects/Stand Evaluation

Ice on Alfalfa
by Dan Undersander, UW Extension Forage Agronomist.  A "Wisconsin Farm Facts" publication

Getting the Most from Drought Stressed Forages
by Dr. Dan Undersander, Wisconsin Crop Manger, August, 2005

Frost Damage to Alfalfa
by Dr. Dan Undersander and Paul Peterson, Wisconsin Crop Manger, May, 2005

Evaluating and Managing Alfalfa Stands for Winter Injury
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Dennis Cosgrove and Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomists

Alfalfa Management Under Moisture Stress
by Scott Hendrickson, former Manitowoc Co. Agricultural Agent, and Dan Undersander, UW Extension Forage Agronomist.  Wisconsin Crop Manager, July, 2001

Alfalfa Stand Assessment: Is this Stand Good Enough to Keep?
UW Extension Bulletin A3620 

Calculating Risk of Alfalfa Winter Injury
Written by Dr. Dan Undersander, UW Extension Forage Agronomist

Common Questions When Faced with Alfalfa Winterkill or Injury
Written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County

Predicting First-cut Alfalfa Yields from Preceding Winter Weather
Written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County

How to Manage Hail Damaged Alfalfa and Red Clover
Written by Dr. Dan Undersander, UW Extension Forage Agonomist

Temperature and Moisture Effects on Forage Quality
Written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County.

Raindrops Keep Falling on my Hay
Written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County.

Heaving in Alfalfa Fields
Written by Dr. Dan Undersander, UW Extension Forage Agronomist

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Cutting Schedules

Late Summer Cutting Management of Alfalfa
by Dan Undersander and Bill Bland.  Wisconsin Crop Manager, August, 2005

Change in Yield and Quality of Alfalfa
by Dan Undersander,  Wisconsin Crop Manager, May, 2005

Planting Corn for Silage After a First-cut Alfalfa Harvest
by Mike Rankin, Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac Co., Joe Lauer, UW-Extension Corn Agronomist, and Jerry Doll, UW-Extension Weed Management Specialist.  A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet.

Some Reflections on Alfalfa Cutting Management
Written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County.

First-cut Forage is "Different"
Written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County.

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Alfalfa Scissors Cut Program

View Wisconsin Alfalfa Scissor Cut Results

Alfalfa Scissors Cutting Protocol

Predicting Pre-Harvest Alfalfa Quality Using PEAQ

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Harvesting

5-16-08 Minimizing Wheel Traffic Damage to Alfalfa
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist

03-07The Long and Short of Alfalfa Cutting Height
Written by Dan Wiersma and Mike Bertram, former and current Agronomist-Marshfield Agricultural Research Station, and Ron Wiederholdt and Nick Schneider, former and current Crops and Soils Agent, Clark County UW-Extension.  A Focus on Forage Fact Sheet

The Long and Short of Alfalfa Cutting Height
Written by Dan Wiersma, Agronomist-Marshfield Agricultural Research Station

Swath Width and Mower Conditioners
by Dr. Ron Schuler, Wisconsin Crop Manager, May, 2006

Drying Forage for Hay and Haylage
by Dr. Dan Undersander, Wisconsin Crop Manger, April, 2006

3-23-06 Calculating Alfalfa Optimum First Cut Date Spreadsheet
A spreadsheet for calculating the optimal first cutting date and net return per acre based on yield and RFV.  Developed by Bill Lazarus, University of Minnesota, and Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist

Mower-conditioner Adjustments for Rapid Forage Drying in the Field
by Ron Schuler, Wisconsin Crop Manager, May 2005

Equipment to Rake and Merge Hay and Forage
by Dr. Ron Schuler, UW Extension Ag Engineer

Wisconsin Forage Council AM-PM Forage Harvest Study
by Jerry Clark and Randy Knapp, Chippewa Co. Agricultural Agents

Effect of Wheel Traffic on Alfalfa
 | paper | MS PowerPoint |
A presentation given by Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist, at the 2005 Wisconsin Fertilizer, Ag Lime, and Pest Management Conference.

Getting the Most From the Mower-Conditioner
by Dr. Kevin Shinners, UW Ag Engineer.  Presented at the 2002 Wisconsin Forage Symposium.

Comparing Forage Drydown Rates Using a Super Conditioner in Wisconsin
by Matt Hansen, Dodge County Crops and Soils Agent

Estimating the Weight of Forage in a Forage Wagon
by Dan Wiersma, former Marshfield Ag Research Station Asst. Supt..  A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet

Fine Tuning Your Alfalfa Cutting Height to Maximize Forage Yield
by Ron Wiederholt, former Clark County Crops and Soils Agent, and Dan Wiersma, former Asst. Manager-Marshfield Ag Research Station.

Machinery Designs and Adjustments for Minimized Field Losses
by Dr. Ron Schuler, UW Extension Ag Engineer

Rain Damage to Forage During Hay and Silage Making
by Mike Rankin, Fond du Lac Co. Crops and Soils Agent, and Dr. Dan Undersander, UW Extension Agronomist.  A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet.

Contract Feed Production Arrangements
by Joe Stellato, Shawano County Crops and Soils Agent

Large Baler Research and Storage Ideas
Written by Dr. Ron Schuler, UW Extension Ag Engineer

Plastic Wrapping Bales at Different Moistures and at Different Times after Baling
A MS Power Point presentation by Dr. Dan Undersander, UW Extension Forage Agronomist

4-28-2005 Using a Custom Harvester - Factors to Consider
A presentation developed by Brian Holmes, UW Extension Ag Engineer.

Working Successfully with a Custom Operator
by Joe Stellato, Shawano Co. Crops and Soils Agent and John Biese,  former
Outagamie Co. Crops and Soils Agent

Custom Harvesting Spreadsheet
This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Gary Frank, allows you to help determine your forage harvesting costs vs. custom operator charges.

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Storage

01/07 Big Bale Storage Losses; how different options stack up
by Craig Saxe, Juneau County Agricultural Agent.  A "Focus on Forage" Fact Sheet.

10/06 Microbial Inoculants for Silage
by Francisco Contreras-Govea, UW Agronomy Research Associate, and Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy-Forage Research Center.  A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet.
Español version:  Inoculantes Microbiales para ensilaje

Preserving Baled Hay With Organic Acids
by Mike Rankin, Fond du Lac Co. Crops and Soils Agent.  A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet.

Prevent Hay Mow and Silo Fires
UWEX Bulletin A2805

Factors Affecting Bunker Silo Densities
by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept., and
Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy-Forage Research Center

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Economics and Budgeting

12-23-08 Alfalfa Profitability by Year Calculator
This spreadsheet developed by Extension Educator Ken Barnett estimates yields and profits for alfalfa stands from establishment to the the 4th production year.

Value of Short Rotations for Alfalfa Profitability
by Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist, and Ken Barnett, UW-Extension Educator.

7-03-08 Pricing Standing Hay: Consider Plant Nutrient Value
by Mark Kopecky, Price Co. Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Carrie Laboski, UWEX Soils Scientist, and Dan Undersander, UWEX Forage Agronomist  

5-16-08 Pricing Standing Forage Worksheet
This spreadsheet developed by Extension Educator Ken Barnett, helps to determine ceiling and floor prices to pay for standing forage.

5-16-08 How to Price Standing Forage
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by UW-Extension Agents Ted Bay and Rhonda Gildersleeve, Ken Barnett, UW-Extension Farm Management Specialist, and Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist.

Dairy Feed:  A New Cash Crop
A presentation given by Mike Rankin, Fond du Lac Co. UW-Extension Crops and Soils Agent, at the 2006 Fertilizer, Ag Lime, and Pest Management Conference.

4-11-06 Economics of Alfalfa and Corn Silage Rotations
This paper, written by Extension Educator Ken Barnett, looks at the economics of various rotation options using alfalfa and corn silage.

Calculating Optimal Length of a Stand of Alfalfa
This spreadsheet, developed by Waukesha County Agriculture Agent, Rob Fox, offers users the ability to evaluate the economic return of varying lengths of alfalfa stands.

Paying for Unexpected Feed Expenses
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Tom Anderson, Shawano Co. Agricultural Agent

Corn Silage vs. Alfalfa Spreadsheet
This spreadsheet, developed by Monroe County Agriculture Agent, Jim Leverich, offers dairymen the opportunity to compare expense and income for producing and feeding different amounts of corn silage and alfalfa.

Agricultural Budget Calculation Software (ABCS©)
ABCS© is a farm management tool for the distribution,editing, printing, and creation of single and whole farm crop and livestock enterprise budgets and data sets. ABCS© is an interactive menu-driven stand alone computer program for use by extension personnel, researchers, farm managers, students and teachers.
Updated Version 7.1 for Windows/Windows95, 2000. Cost: $75.00
Please contact the Center for Dairy Profitability for ordering and price information.

Alfalfa Crop Budgets

How Much Can I Pay for Standing Hay?
Written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County.

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Forage Quality and Testing

3-23-06 Calculating Alfalfa Optimum First Cut Date Spreadsheet
A spreadsheet for calculating the optimal first cutting date and net return per acre based on yield and RFV.  Developed by Bill Lazarus, University of Minnesota, and Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist

4-28-05 Using NDF Digestibility in Ration Formulation
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station and David Combs, UW Dairy Scientist.  A "Focus on Forage" Fact Sheet.

12-06 A Quick Guide to Understanding Forage Test Results
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station and Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist.  A "Focus on Forage" Fact Sheet.

The Effect of Maturity on NDF Digestibility
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station, et al.  A "Focus on Forage" Fact Sheet.

10/06 NDF Digestibility: Reference Values for Forages, Byproducts and Total Mixed Rations
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station, et al.  A "Focus on Forage" Fact Sheet.

In vitro NDF Digestibility of Forages:  The 30 vs. 48 hour debate
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station, et al.  A "Focus on Forage" Fact Sheet.

New Developments in Analytical Evaluation of Forages and Total Mixed Rations
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station

Comparing Relative Forage Quality to Relative Feed Value
by Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist

Relative Forage Quality
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist and John E. Moore, University of Florida

Potassium in Forages
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Keith Kelling, John Peters, Mike Rankin, and Dan Undersander.  UW-Extension

Evaluating Haycrop Forage Quality for Lactating Dairy Cows
A MS Power Point presentation by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist

Understanding NDF Digestibility of Forages
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station, et al.  A "Focus on Forage" Fact Sheet.

Enhanced Forage Evaluation: NDF Digestibility
by Scott Reuss, Marinette Co. Agricultural Agent

Interpretation and Use of Silage Fermentation Analysis Reports
by Limin Kung, University of Delaware, and Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist.  A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet.

Selecting Corn Silage Hybrids and Alfalfa Varieties Using Milk2000
by Dan Undersander, UW Forage Agronomist.  Click here for the MS Power Point presentation given at the 2002 WI Fertilizer, Ag Lime, and Pest Mgt. Conf.

Silage Quality After Applying Liquid Dairy Manure to Alfalfa Stands
by Ron Wiederholt, former Clark Co. Crops and Soils Agent, et. al.  A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet

Crop and Soil Management Issues Related to Forage Cation Levels
A MS Power Point presentation by John Peters and Keith Kelling, UW Extension Soil Scientists.  Presented at the 2001 Forage Teaching and Technology Conference.

How to Cope With Low Quality Forage on Your Dairy
by Jennifer Keuning, Kewaunee Co. Dairy Agent, and Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist.

Predicting Pre-Harvest Alfalfa Quality Using PEAQ

Making Forage Analysis Work for You in Balancing Livestock Rations and Marketing Hay
UW Extension Bulletin A3325

Sampling Hay, Silage, and Total Mixed Rations for Analysis
UW Extension Bulletin A2309

New Forage Analyses
A MS Power Point presentation by Dr. Dan Undersander, UW Extension Forage Agronomist

Digestion Kinetics of Forages
by Dr. Dave Combs, Dairy Scientist, UW-Madison

Variability of Bypass Protein in Forages
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station

Monitor First-cut Forage for Quality
Written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County

Alfalfa Fall Aftermath Growth - impact on forage quality
Written by Mike Rankin, Extension Crops and Soils Agent - Fond du Lac County.

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Feeding

Feeding Strategies When Alfalfa Supplies are Short
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Randy Shaver, UW-Extension Dairy Scientist

Forage Feedout Losses for Various Storage Systems
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Jerry Clark, Chippewa Co. Crops and Soils Educator

Forages for Lactating Dairy Cows: Economic Significance
by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist

Adding Enzymes to Silage
by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station
and Richard Muck, USDA Dairy Forage Research Center

Managing High Potassium Forages
A MS Power Point presentation by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station.  download as a *.pdf file

Milk2000 VER. 7.4 (Updated 7/02)
    Milk2000 - explanation of terms
This spreadsheet, developed by Eric Schwab, Dr. Randy Shaver, Dr. Joe Lauer, Dr. Dave Combs, Dr. Jim Coors, Pat Hoffman, and Dr. Dan Undersander , estimates the feeding value of alfalfa and grasses. Use Milk2006 for corn silage.

FeedVal
This spreadsheet, developed by Drs. Terry Howard and Randy Shaver, is a program to compare values of  different feed sources - Calculated from Crude Protein, TDN, Ca, and P (Referee Feeds Used to Calculate Value of Nutrients).

FeedVal4
This spreadsheet, developed by Drs. Terry Howard and Randy Shaver, is a program to compare values of  different feed sources - Feed Comparative Values Calculated from Protein (UIP), TDN, Fat, Calcium, & Phosphorus.

Pricer
This spreadsheet, developed by Drs. Terry Howard and Randy Shaver, is a program to calculate MAXIMUM price for forage based on a base forage.

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Hay Marketing

Buying and Selling Hay and Straw
Information related to marketing hay and obtaining current hay prices

Factors to Consider When Marketing Hay
A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Dan Undersander, UW-Extension Forage Agronomist

Hay Pricing Spreadsheet
An MS Excel spreadsheet that automatically adjusts hay price based on moisture and quality.

Equivalent Purchase Price/Ton of Hay & Haylage at Various Moisture Levels
A table of values comparing hay prices at various moisture levels to a standard hay lot at 85% moisture.

Guide to Evaluating Hay
UW Extension Bulletin A3414

Wisconsin Tested Hay Auctions (annual price summaries)
A yearly summary of Wisconsin Quality Tested Hay Auctions

Lomira Quality Tested Hay Auction Results

Sheboygan County Quality Tested Hay Auction Results

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