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Forage species differ in their management requirements, so it is important to correctly identify the primary species in a forage stand. The following resources are helpful in identifying forage species.

  • Pasture Plant Identification Photo Library (Univ. of Arkansas)
  • Forage Information System Forage ID
  • Purdue University Forage ID
  • UKY Forage ID and Use Guide

  • Univ. Vermont ID & Characteristics of Pasture & Forage Grasses in the Northeast

  • Univ. Vermont ID & Characteristics of Pasture & Forage Legumes in the Northeast

  • Univ Vermont Forage & Pasture Plant ID Presentation

  • Univ. of Wisconsin Identifying Pasture Grasses

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