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Forage Species


Tennessee Forage Guide

There are many forage species that can be grown in Tennessee.  One of the key points in successful forage production is deciding which species to use.  In order to make this decision, it is essential to know the ways that forages are classified.  Each forage species is distinguished as being a grass or a legume, an annual or a perennial, and  a warm-season or a cool-season plant.  Using these criteria, please use our guide to locate specific species information that you may need.

Grasses
Link Warm- Season Perennial Grasses
Link Warm- Season Annual Grasses
Link Cool- Season Perennial Grasses
Link Cool- Season Annual Grasses

Legumes
Link Warm- Season Perennial Legumes
Link Warm- Season Annual Legumes
Link Cool- Season Perennial Legumes
Link Cool- Season Annual Legumes


Southern ForagesInformation for our Tennessee Forage Guide is provided by Southern Forages and the International Plant Nutrition Institute. Southern Forages, is written for a wide range of audiences. It is used by livestock producers, by seed, equipment and fertilizer dealers, by Extension and conservation workers, and by more than 50 colleges and universities have included the book as a text or resource in forage classes. While the content is focused on forages for the southern U.S., many of the principles and species of plants discussed can be adapted to other regions.

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