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The Rotational Benefits of Forages: Crop Yield and Quality

The Rotational Benefits of Forages: Crop Yield and Quality. Yields are often higher after forages particularly after nitrogen-fixing forages Grain quality also improves. 1992 Forage Survey - 67% of farmers said they had a yield benefit in grains after forages. 20 bu/acre yield

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The Rotational Benefits of Forages: Crop Yield and Quality

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  1. The Rotational Benefits of Forages: Crop Yield and Quality • Yields are often higher after forages particularly after nitrogen-fixing forages • Grain quality also improves

  2. 1992 Forage Survey - 67% of farmers said they had ayield benefit in grains after forages

  3. 20 bu/acre yield benefit in year 1 58 bu/ac benefit over 5 years….

  4. Continuous wheat for 6 years, no N fertilizer

  5. Third wheat crop with no N fertilizer after 6 years of alfalfa

  6. Fourth wheat crop with no N fertilizer after 5 years of alfalfa

  7. Long-term wheat yield following alfalfa similar to that of fertilized wheat in a fallow system.

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