Forage Program Quiz

What is a key factor for a high-quality forage program?

• Avoiding grasses

• Selecting the right species

• Using only legumes

• Planting in winter only

Why is it beneficial to mix grasses and legumes in forage production?

• Grasses are more resistant to pests

• Legumes grow faster than grasses

• Grasses provide higher yields and legumes add nitrogen to the soil

• Legumes are cheaper than grasses

Which species should be avoided in the perennial mixture?

• Orchardgrass

• Kentucky 31 infected tall fescue

• White clover

• Red clover

What is a major advantage of the perennial mixture?

• Short production season

• High herbicide tolerance

• Long production season

• Low maintenance

What is a drawback of the annual species mixture?

• High water requirement

• Limited species variety

• Requires planting twice a year

• Low yield

Which mixture provides the highest yields according to the research?

• Perennial mixture

• Single species planting

• Annual species mixture

• Ryegrass and crabgrass mixture

What is unique about the ryegrass, red clover, and crabgrass mixture?

• It is resistant to all pests

• It only grows in winter

• It requires no management

• It can be treated like a perennial

How can the ryegrass, red clover, and crabgrass mixture be managed to reduce seeding frequency?

• By using heavy grazing

• By increasing watering frequency

• By allowing seed production through light grazing

• By applying more fertilizers

What is the role of red clover in the ryegrass, red clover, and crabgrass mixture?

• It provides spring production

• It is used for winter growth

• It acts as a pest repellent

• It is the main source of nitrogen

What should be considered when choosing a forage mixture?

• Only the cost of seeds

• The length of the grazing season

• The color of the plants

• The height of the plants