| Title | Yield and crude protein concentration in forage species and cultivars adapted to Oregon improved meadows |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1980 |
| Authors | Gomm, FBryant, , |
| Keywords | forage grasses, legumes, livestock production, quality, yield |
| Abstract | Forage and livestock production is essential to the economy of southeastern Oregon and other range and meadowlands of the Intermountain Region. Because of the climate and weather extremes, only frost-hardy species and cultivars can endure the harsh environment of these areas. Native grasses and legumes have adapted to their environment but the average production of native meadows is only 3/4 ton/acre. In recent years, many new strains and species of forage have been introduced to agriculture, but little has been |
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