Forage Brassica Variety Trial

Authors

Heather Darby, University of VermontFollow
Hannah Harwood, University of Vermont
Erica Cummings, University of Vermont
Rosalie Madden, University of Vermont
Susan Monahan, University of Vermont

Abstract

Forage brassicas can provide a near-concentrate type diet late in the season, allow for an extra grazing opportunity after annual row crops are harvested, and establish forage to fill a gap in feed quality and supply. These crops can provide a high quality feed in a short period of time, fitting well into rotations of other crops, extending the grazing season and reducing reliance on expensive commercial feed inputs. The University of Vermont’s Northwest Crops & Soils Program conducted a forage brassica variety trial to evaluate yield and quality of this annual crop.

Keywords

Vermont, University of Vermont

Publication Date

2012

Recommended Citation

Darby, Heather; Harwood, Hannah; Cummings, Erica; Madden, Rosalie; and Monahan, Susan, "Forage Brassica Variety Trial" (2012). Northwest Crops & Soils Program. 271.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/nwcsp/271