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