Plant Science CH22 Forage Legumes 556-565

What is the main use of forage legumes?

• livestock feed

• cover crop

• seed harvest

• yards and lawns

Forage crops are bad for the environment.

• false

• true

Forage crops can reduce soil erosion.

• true

• false

Forage legumes include:

• bird's-foot trefoil

• alsike clover

• annual lespedeza

• fescue

Forage legumes include:

• red clover

• white clover

• alfalfa

• perennial rye

Forage legumes must always be planted in pure stands without other types of plants.

• false

• true

Forage legumes reduce the need for added Nitrogen.

• true

• false

Forage legumes are less likely to cause bloat in animals than grasses.

• false

• true

Which species of legume is highly suitable for close grazing by livestock?

• Dutch White Clover

• Alfalfa

• Red Clover

• Bird's-Foot Trefoil

Which species of legume is not recommended for stored feed?

• Dutch White Clover

• Alfalfa

• Red Clover

• Bird's-Foot Trefoil