Forage and Grazing

Pasture, hay and grazing management are important to beef operations. Understand the fundamentals of plant growth and animal nutrition and the economics of beef production based on grazing as the primary source of forage.

Grazing Management

Missouri Grazing Manual
Grazing System Layout And Design
Electric Fencing for Serious Graziers (NRCS)
Watering Systems for Serious Graziers (NRCS)
Grazing Management Resources (Iowa Beef Center)
Intensive Grazing (Texas A&M)
Pasture & Forage Management (Minnesota)

Forage Management

MU Forage Publications
MU Forage Systems Research Center
Common Forages and Weeds of Pastures
Forage Information (Kentucky)
Forage Resources (Wisconsin)
Forage Information System (Oregon State)
Forage Publications (Oklahoma State)
Forage and Range Publications (Nebraska)
Beef Cattle Forage (Florida)

Weeds and Control

Common Forages and Weeds of Pastures
Weed and Brush Control Guide
Guide to Poisonous Plants (Colorado State)
Plants Poisonous to Livestock

Forage Testing

Certified Forage Testing Laboratories
Forage Testing Laboratories(Iowa State)
Certified Labs (National Forage Testing Association)

Missouri Pasture Economics

Missouri Custom Rate Guide
Missouri Pasture Rental Rates

Hay Markets

Weekly Hay Market
Missouri Hay Directory
Hay Listings (Buy & Sell)
Feedstuffs Reports (USDA)
Hay Reports (USDA)

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For questions concerning this page or topics, please contact:
Rob Kallenbach State Forage Specialist