OKLAHOMA ALFALFA PRODUCTION CALENDAR

Forage Quality

The high quality hay required should have 20 % protein, 30% ADF, and 40% NDF. It is difficult to reach this level of quality during hot dry summers, and it may be more profitable to strive for good grinding hay for beef cattle. Remember, laboratory results can only be as good as the sample received. 

   Short Production Tips for December

Information Capsules

Short OSU Extension Publications 
Forage Quality Interpretations F-2117
Hay Judging F-2588
Collecting Forage Samples for Analysis F-2589

OSU Extension Circulars

Forage Quality Photographs

 

 

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