Forages, Volume I, An Introduction to Grassland Agriculture, 6th Edition

Forages, Volume I, An Introduction to Grassland Agriculture, 6th Edition

Robert F. Barnes (Editor), C. Jerry Nelson (Editor), Michael Collins (Editor), Kenneth J. Moore (Editor)
Hardcover
556 pages
April 2003

Instructors of forage courses and practicing agronomists will appreciate the searchable text and image resources on this CD-ROM that serves as a supplement to information presented in Forages: An Introduction to Grassland Agriculture, 6th edition. The following features make this product a must-have for any serious agronomist:

• Nearly 1900 high-resolution images with descriptive captions illustrate plant and seed characteristics of individual forage species, forage management practices, grazing systems and methods, and forage harvest and storage
• Color adaptation maps that show the range of the primary forage crops
• The tables and figures from each chapter in the book
• A thorough glossary of forage terms
• A complete listing of common and scientific names of forage species
• 22 lecture outlines for the major topics covered in the book
This CD-ROM is an extremely valuable teaching tool for classroom instructors, extension workers, NRCS personnel and any other professionals who require forage information. The PDF format is a familiar one and is easy to search. Instructors who require the textbook for classes of 10 or more students will receive a gratis copy of this product.

Table of Contents

Contributing Authors.

Preface.

The Metric System.

PART I. CHARACTERISTICS OF FORAGE SPECIES.

1. Forages and Grasslands in a Changing World (Robert F. Barnes and C. Jerry Nelson).

2. Structure and Morphology of Grasses (Lowell E. Moser 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 (John A. Balasko and C. Jerry Nelson).

7. Grasses for Southern Areas (Darren D. Redfearn and C. Jerry Nelson).

8. Legumes for Northern Areas (Robert L. McGraw and C. Jerry Nelson).

9. Legumes for Southern Areas (Lynn E. Sollenberger and Michael Collins).

10. Forbs (Danny H. Smith and Michael Collins).

Compendium of Common Forages, Following (Kenneth J. Moore).

PART II. FORAGE MANAGEMENT.

11. Forage Establishment (Dennis R. Cosgrove and Michael Collins).

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

13. Integrated Pest Management in Forages (Gary W. Fick, William O. Lamp, and Michael Collins).

14. Naturalized Grassland Ecosystems and Their Management (Charles P. West and C. Jerry Nelson).

15. Forage Improvement and Seed Production (Darrell A. Miller and C. Jerry Nelson).

PART III. FORAGE UTILIZATION.

16. Forage Quality (Michael Collins and John O. Fritz).

17. Forage Utilization (Charles T. Dougherty and Michael Collins).

18. Forage-Related Animal Disorders (Michael Collins and David B. Hannaway).

19. Preservation of Forage as Hay and Silage (Michael Collins and Vance N. Owens).

20. Grazing Management Systems (Vivien G. Allen and Michael Collins).

Appendix: Common and Botanical Names of Forages.

Glossary.

Index