Forages

MSU Resources

Ag Health and Safety Documents Sponsored by MSU and the Office of Radiation, Chemical and Biologic Safety. Links and full text on many Haz Mat items.

Biological Control Program Sponsored by MSU Extension, MSU Experiment Station, with links and information on biological control, research, howto

Cover Crops Sponsored by MSU Extension and the Kellogg Biological Station, articles on various cover crops. Full text.

Current Crop Advisory Newsletters Sponsored by MDA Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Div, & Environmental Stewardship Division. Current articles.

Department of Ag Engineering Safety News MSU Ag Engineering puts out this monthly ag safety news.

Farm Management and TelFarm MSU Specialist, Sherrill Nott, has full text of reports on current farm management information and numbers.

Forage Variety Trials Sponsored by MSU Extension, full results of variety trials.

Forage/Pasture/Grazing AOE Team Sponsored by MSU Extension AOE Team, a group of field and on campus staff working on current issues.

Forages Sponsored by MSU Extension Beef Area of Expertise Team, list of links for forage information.

Great Lakes Grazing Conference Sponsored by Multiple states and Canada, this conference if focused on grazing and how to implement it.

Hay List Network Sponsored by MSU Extension, allows buyers and sellers to find each other.

IPM FACTS - Index of Fact Sheets From MSU Extension, full text of IPM fact sheets, updated in 1998.

MSU Agricultural Weather Office Sponsored by MSU Extension, MSU Experiment Stations, Depts of Geography, and Ag Climatology. Includes doppler radar.

MSU Diagnostic Center From the Diagnostic Center, information on the kinds of tests they run, how to take them, and the costs.

MSU Extension Bulletins Grasses and Legumes MSU Extension bulletins on grasses and legumes, in full text format, keyword searchable. This is not a complete list.

MSU Integrated Pest Management Sponsored by MSU Extension and the Pesticide Research Cntr, information on current crops, diseases, IPM issues.

Michigan County Extension pages A list to help you find your county office, with listing of staff, phone and fax numbers, web page, etc.

Michigan Manure Resources Network Sponsored by Michigan Extension, it provides a forum for use of excess manure for fertilizer.

Michigan State University Experiment Station Listing of all stations around the state, projects being researched currently, and status of special projects.

NASD: Safety Documents Written by MSU specialists, this is a listing of safety fact sheets housed in the National Ag Safety Database.

Pesticide Education Program Of Michigan Sponsored by MSU, the Pesticide Education program has full text of Pest Notes newsletter, in Adobe Acrobat.

Potato Leafhopper Factsheet Written by Southwest Region Fruit Specialist, full text with many visuals.

Publications - Dr. Roy Black Full text and spread sheets by Dr. Roy Black on cost analysis and management of forages.

Soil and Soil Management - Fertilizer Full text bulletins on field crop issues related to fertilizer, including visuals.

Value Added Agriculture From MSU Extension full text information on value added agriculture and how to participate. Includes links, etc.

Resources at Other Sites

Agriculture Crop Publications From Idaho Extension full text, PDF on many commercial ag and production issues.

Agronomic Crop Disease Series From Ohio State University, full text bulletins with both general and specific crop disease management information.

Agronomic Crops & Forages From Ohio State University farm, full text documents on diseases, pest and management.

Agronomy Facts From Ohio State University, full text bulletins with both general and specific forage management information.

Agronomy Publications New Mexico State University Extension, full text articles most pubs in html and Adobe Acrobat format. Some only Adobe.

Alabama Forage Home Page From Auburn, full text, citations and updates on forage and forage research. Some information on varietals.

Alfalfa Pest Management Missouri Extension has listings of Alfalfa pests, diseases and the recommendations for management.

Alternative Ag NIC Extension USDA provides links to information, materials on sustainable Ag.

Alternative Crops Missouri Extension has listings of alternative crops and the recommendations for management.

Alternative Crops, Disease and Management From Missouri Extension, full text bulletins on many current topics..

Bob Lippert's FAQ Regarding Soil Testing, Plant Analysis & Fert. Clemson University Extension, answers to many of the most frequently asked questions on these topics.

Canada: Poisonous Plants - Common Names From Canadian Dept of Ag., an interactive database of common names and full text of poisonous plants.

Center for Farm Financial Management University of Minnesota and U Minn Extension sponsor this site with information on computer farm management systems.

Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems Publications From University Wisconsin-Madison, full text and abstracts of documents on grazing, organic dairy farming, etc.

Clemsom Beef Cattle Information Database From Clemson, fll text bulletins, in Adobe Acrobat. Very Comprehensive, herd health, handling, breeding, forages, etc

Colorado State Coop. Extension Publications Full text documents, all in Adobe Acrobat format, but many good listings for all aspects of family, ag, garden, etc.

Common Names of Plant Diseases From The American Phytopathological Society, searchable and list index of all major crops and their known diseases.

Controlled Grazing of Virginia's Pastures From Virginia Tech, a good comprehensive document on using controlled grazing in a pasture setting.

Cover Crop Database University of California at Davis, info, newsletters, software all related to cover crops.

Cover Crops and Conservation Tillage From Penn State University, full text information on IPM, use and management.

Crop Protection Reference From a commercial site, full listing of all labels, MSDS and supplemental labels. Must know brand name or company.

Crop and Forage Publications Full text of documents from the National Dairy Database, on forages, diseases, pest, all production, Nat. Corn Handbook.

Crops and Tillage - Forages A-J From a commercial network, this is a very extensive listingo of fruit, weeds, pests, etc. Good Reference site.

Crops and Tillage - Forages K-Z From a commercial network, this is a very extensive listingo of fruit, weeds, pests, etc. Good Reference site.

Crops and Tillage - Forages Weeds, Insects and Diseases From a commercial network, this is a very extensive listingo of fruit, weeds, pests, etc. Good Reference site.

Extending Forage Resources From Nova Scotia Department of Ag, full text article.

Extension Disaster Education Network A collaborative page of Extension information on many kinds of disasters and recovery programs.

Extension Plant Pathology From Kansas State Extension, full text and visuals of common disease problems.

Farm Occupational Medicine From Missouri Extension, full text articles on many aspects of farm health issues.

Farm Safety and Health Information Clearinghouse Full text information all aspects of farm safety from animal handling, stored grains, machinery, kids on the farm, etc.

Field Crop Datasets From the USDA Economics and Statistics System, lists of complete datasets on field crops and outlooks.

Field Crop Disease Management Bulletin From Ohio State University, full text bulletins with both general and specific crop disease management information.

Field Crop Information From Ministry of Ag for British Columbia, Canada, full text articles.

Field Crops Disease and Management From Missouri Extension, full text bulletins on many current topics..

Field Crops Weed Control Guide From Virginia Tech Extension, full text articles on weed management by categories.

Food and Rural Development - Forage and Range From the Alberta Department of Agriculture, full text and links to information on producing, processing, marketing.

Food and Rural Development - Forages Insects From the Alberta Department of Agriculture, full text and links to information on management.

Food and Rural Development - Weeds From the Alberta Department of Agriculture, full text and links to information on management.

Forage Crop Insects Clemson University Extension offers insect visuals and accompanying text. Nice site.

Forage Crop Recommendations for New York State Cornell Extension provides this full text listing of forage recommendations.

Forage Information System Web page Oregon State University, has online database of information related to forage needs and interest, links to projects, etc

Forage Information Web Site Sponsored by Purdue Extension, full text on forage management and production.

Forage Management Under Drought From Nova Scotia Department of Ag, full text article.

Forage Production From Ohio State Agronomy guide, full text on forage management and production, very complete. Some Adobe tables

Forage Publications University of Maryland, some full text, some citation for extension publications on forages.

Forage Variety Information From Mississippi Cooperative Extension, this has information on new varieties and full information in searchable format.

Forages From Penn State University, full text information on IPM, use and management.

Grassfarmer.com A funded site who present information on rotational grazing and products that support it, includes web links.

Hay & Forages North Dakota Extension, full text information on raising and maintaining grain.

Insect Pests of Field Crops From Ohio State University, full text bulletin with both general and specific crop insect management information.

Iowa State Weed Science Online Iowa State Extension and their Agronomy department offer full text on breaking weed issues, herbicide labels, etc.

Kansas Crop Performance Tests Kansas State University offers their full text crop performance results for several crops.

Klamath Experiment Station Forages From Oregon State University, full text and background information on forages.

Livestock and Seed Programs From the USDA Ag Marketing Service full text bulletins on animal and seed management.

Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program Sponsored by the Michigan Department of Ag, information on programs regarding groundwater for farm,family, community..

Miscellaneous Publications From University of Kentucky, full text articles in Adobe Acrobat on forages and waste management

Multiple Cropping with Winter Grains From Ohio State Agronomy guide, multiple cropping management and production, very complete. Some Adobe tables

NCSU/USDA Forage Program From North Carolina, full text of information on current research in forages.

NRCS Soil Quality Information Sheets National Conservation and Resource Service, has full text fact sheets on soil conservation and compaction issues.

National Ag Safety Database: Safety Training Materials From NIOSH - materials dedicated to reducing farm accidents this has scripts, slides and spanish language materials.

New Jersey Weed Gallery From Rutgers Extension, full text, searchable, and thumbnail of weeds. Good for new and advanced gardener.

OSU Extension Plant Pathology Handbook to Plant Disease Oregon State University, very complete listing of images and information on plants, specific to the Pacific Northwest.

Pasture Management Manual Cornell Extension provides this full text listing of a manual on pasture management.

Pasture Management From Ohio State Agronomy guide, full text on pasture management and production, very complete. Some Adobe tables

Penn State's Forage Home Page Penn State offers a comprehensive and full text guide to forage management, and good info on rotational grazing.

Pest Management Guidelines UC Davis Pests Management Guidelines. Choose the crop and it links to full text on diseases and pests.Some specific to CA

Pesticide Information Profiles Oregon State University site, full text, searchable list of the pesticide profiles.

Plant Agriculture Rutgers University Extension, full text in Adobe Acrobat.

Plants/Crops Rutgers University Extension, full text in Adobe Acrobat.

Prices Received by Farmers for Field Crops From the USDA Economics and Statistics Sytem, full datasets for past years.

Ranchers' Management Guide From University of Arizona, full text and very complete guide to cattle ranching, including rotational grazing.

Range and Forage Resources From Nebraska Extension, many full text publications, some listings of other available text.

Small Grains (Wheat, Barley, Oats, Rye,Triticale) From Oklahoma State University, full text bulletins on grain and pasture issues. Uses Adobe Acrobat format.

Something to Grown On From Cornell Extension, extensive, full text on soil management.

South Dakota Alfalfa Cultivar Yield Test Full Text from South Dakota State on the ongoing cultivar tests being run around the state.

Stafix Electric Fence Manual Commercial site, but with a good basic manual on using electric fencing, especially for controlled grazing.

Tables for Weights and Measures - Crops Missouri Extension, lists of standard weights for field crop plus how to figure weights based on moisture content.

Texas Pest Disease Handbook Query Form - Forages From Texas A&M, full text, fully searchable database of pests and diseases by subject. Includes visuals.

Weed Identification Guide From Virginia Tech, full text and visuals of most common weeds found in the mid atlantic area.

Weed Images and Descriptions Rutgers University Extension, good site to view images of weeds, text, downloadable images. Quick for size of files.

Weed-Pro North Dakota Extension, full text information on specific grain, legume, bean, beet, and the weed control available.

What's New with Grasses Cornell Extension provides this full text listing of forage grass updates.