
Monthly Forage Practices
May 2012 Article
Salad, anyone?
It is time to work on your spring forage program. Here are a few forage management practices to incorporate into your program in the coming months..
Spring Forage Information
Monthly Tip Calendar
Important Dates and Events
2012 Field Days
Beef and Dairy – June 14, 7:30 a.m., Little River Unit, Walland
Tobacco, Beef and More – June 28, 7 a.m., Springfield
Summer Celebration – July 12, 10 a.m., Jackson
Tobacco and Forage Production – July 19, 3 p.m., Greeneville
Milan No-Till – July 26, 7 a.m., Milan
Steak and Potatoes – Aug. 7, 8 a.m., Crossville
Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo – Oct. 11, 7 a.m., Greeneville
Biomass: From Grow to Go – Oct. 24-25, 8:45 a.m., Vonore
All field days and special events are open to the public and most events offer free admission.
More detailed information online at: http://agriculture.tennessee.edu
Tall Fescue for the Twenty-First Century
The Tall Fescue Online Monograph is a compilation of papers from experts around the world covering a range of topics important in the establishment, management, and utilization of this important grass. It is intended to make use of current communication technologies allowing for frequent updates concerning Tall fescue in the future..
Online Monograph
Forage Questions?
For specific questions related to your local forages, or livestock, please contact your county Extension Office.
Find Your Local Forage Expert
Contact Information
University of Tennessee
Plant Sciences- Forages
2431 Joe Johnson Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4561
Phone: 865-974-7324
Fax: 865-974-1947
plantsciences@utk.edu



