The following publications cover topics related to Forages. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Water Source Development for Irrigation Systems
Reviewed
This guide helps producers assess irrigation feasibility by evaluating water sources, legal considerations, and estimating storage needs.
Sampling Plant Tissue and Soil for Analysis
Reviewed
This publication provides guidance on proper techniques for sampling plant tissue and soil to ensure accurate nutrient analysis.
Growing Millets for Grain, Forage or Cover Crop Use
Reviewed
Millets are diverse and broadly adapted crops but also a source of confusion. The term millet actually covers a wide range of agriculture grasses.
A Guide to the Common Forages and Weeds of Pastures
Reviewed $30
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Dairy Grazing: Growth of Pasture Plants
Reviewed
This publication offers insights into plant physiology and morphology, emphasizing their impact on grazing management.
Strip-Grazing Milo as a Low-Cost Winter Forage
Reviewed
Learn how to utilize strip-grazing milo as a cost-effective winter forage option for livestock, reducing feed expenses and enhancing pasture management.
Hurry Up and Wait: Replanting Decisions for Pastures During Drought
Reviewed
Drought can cause Missouri cattle producers to be concerned about pastures. These concerns can turn to thoughts of replanting, but such plans may be premature.
Custom Rates for Farm Services in Missouri
Revised
Get custom service rates for fieldwork, planting, fertilizer, crop harvesting, hauling and heavy equipment activities from a survey of farmers, agribusinesses and contractors.
Establishing and Managing Native Warm-Season Grasses and Selected Forbs for Wildlife Habitat Benefits and Livestock Forage in Missouri
New
Learn how to establish and manage native grasses and forbs to provide quality livestock forage, wildlife habitat and conservation benefits.
Weed and Brush Control for Forages, Pastures and Noncropland
Reviewed $41
Annual broadleaf and grass weeds can become a serious problem in pastures and forages. Learn about forage crop, soil and weed problems in Missouri. See color photos of weeds at different stages and select herbicides with the help of tables in this manual.
Plants Poisonous to Livestock
Reviewed
Guide to identifying common Missouri plants toxic to livestock, including symptoms and habitats.
An Evaluation of Selected Native Grasses and Forbs for Use as a Forage to Replace Tall Fescue and for Enhanced Wildlife Habitat
New
This report provides info on the benefits of establishing native cool- and warm-season grasses with native forbs and legumes as an alternative to tall fescue.
Pricing Corn Silage
Revised
Learn how to price corn silage whether it's in the field or delivered to storage or the feed bunk, and see how drought can damage a corn silage crop.
Corn Silage Planning Budget
Revised
Use this crop enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and revenues when growing corn silage on Missouri farms.
Alfalfa Baleage Planning Budget
Revised
Use this enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when producing alfalfa baleage as a forage crop on Missouri farms.
Alfalfa Hay Planning Budget
Revised
Use this enterprise budget to plan how to produce, finance and market alfalfa sold as small square or large round hay bales in Missouri. It links to the Missouri Forage Budget Generator spreadsheet.
Alfalfa Establishment Planning Budget
Revised
Use this enterprise budget as a guide to estimate your production costs and returns when planting and establishing alfalfa as a forage crop in Missouri.
Cool-Season Pasture Establishment Planning Budget
Revised
Use this enterprise budget to plan how to finance, establish and graze cool-season pastures on Missouri farms. It links to the Missouri Forage Budgets workbook.
Cool-Season Grass Hay Planning Budget
Revised
Use this enterprise budget to plan how to produce, finance, graze and market fescue-clover hay on Missouri farms.
Fescue Seed and Forage Planning Budget
Revised
Use this budget to plan how to produce, finance, graze and market fescue on Missouri farms. It links to the Missouri Forage Budget Generator spreadsheet.
Native Warm-Season Grass Planning Budget
Revised
Use this enterprise budget to plan costs and returns for establishing and managing native warm-season grass forages for hay and pasture on Missouri farms.
Smooth Bromegrass
Revised
Smooth bromegrass makes for excellent hay, pasture, silage and erosion control.
Establishing Mixtures of Native Warm-Season Grasses and Forbs for Potential Biomass, Forage and Wildlife Habitat
Reviewed
Establishing native warm-season grass, forb, and legume mixtures enhances biomass production, livestock forage, and wildlife habitat in Missouri.
Using Native Warm-Season Grass, Forb and Legume Mixtures for Biomass, Livestock Forage and Wildlife Benefits: A Case Study
Reviewed
Explore a case study on using native warm-season grass, forb, and legume mixtures for biomass, livestock forage, and wildlife benefits in Missouri.
Integrating Practices That Benefit Wildlife With Crops Grown for Biomass in Missouri
Reviewed
Learn how to integrate wildlife-friendly practices into biomass crop production in Missouri, including using mixed stands and strategic field layouts.