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FORAGE BRASSICAS FOR EXTENDING THE GRAZING SEASON
CRO101
An introduction to the use of brassica crops as forage for dairy/livestock. Discusses the different varieties of brassicas with emphasis on time of planting in relation to time of utilization yield, nutrient quality, morphology and cold tolerance. 18 minutes.
FORAGE CROP PRODUCTION
CRO103 Video Series
Includes three videos, CRO104-CRO106.
SEEDING AND ESTABLISHING A FORAGE CROP
CRO104 Video
Seeding Forages:
Identifies various seeding methods. 15 minutes.
Tilling Systems:
Discusses the process involved in selecting appropriate tillage methods. 15
minutes.
Insects:
Discusses how insects damage Alfalfa and Clover forage crops. 15 minutes.
Total time: 45 minutes.
MANAGING THE ESTABLISHED CROP FOR MAXIMUM PROFIT
CRO105 Video
Insect Problems of Alfalfa Forage:
Covers major forage insect pests, their time of occurrence and damage. 15
minutes.
Insect Identification:
Identifies the procedure for using an insect dichotomous identification key. 10
minutes.
Handling and Feeding Forages:
Presents the various types of facilities and equipment used to handle and feed
forages. 15 minutes.
Total time: 40 minutes.
Harvest, Storage and Management
CRO106 Video
Handling and Feeding Silage:
Identifies the various types of facilities and equipment used to handle and feed
silage. 15 minutes.
Forage Cutting, Conditioning, and Windrowing:
Discusses the features of forage cutting, conditioning and positioning machines.
15 minutes.
Hay Packaging:
Covers the advantages and disadvantages of various types of forage packaging
equipment. 15 minutes.
Total time: 45 minutes.
FORB IDENTIFICATION
CRO112 Video
Fifteen forbs (includes beebalm, curlycup gumweed, dotted gayfeather, sagewort and silverleaf nightshade) are presented via Video accompanied by graphic representations of each plant for length of life, season of growth, origin, grazing value and reaction abuse. Correct spellings and pronunciations of common and Latin names of individual plants are also provided. 25 minutes.
GRASS IDENTIFICATION I
CRO114 Video
The goal of this Video is to provide students and teachers with extensive knowledge of the identification and evaluation of range plants. Close-up views of 17 different species of grass, graphic representations of each plant for length of life, season of growth, origin, grazing value, reaction to abuse, and correct spellings and pronunciations of common and Latin names are provided. 34 minutes.
GRASS IDENTIFICATION II
CRO115 Video
Provides viewers with close-up views of 17 additional species of grass. Graphic representations of each plant for length of life, season of growth, origin, grazing value and reaction to abuse, and correct spellings and pronunciations of common and Latin names are provided. 29 minutes.
LEGUME AND WOODY PLANT IDENTIFICATION
CRO136 Video
Viewers are provided with close-up views of six legumes and eight woody plants. Graphic representations of each plant for length of life, season of growth, origin, grazing value, and reaction to abuse as well as correct spellings and pronunciations of common and Latin names are provided. 25 minutes.
PRACTICE RANGE AND PASTURE IDENTIFICATION — I
CRO151 Video
Over 40 different specimens of range and pasture plants in varying stages of maturity are shown in two different practice identification classes. After each class, an official key will indicate individual plant’s common and Latin name, length of life, season of growth, origin, grazing values and reaction to abuse. 34 minutes.
PRACTICE RANGE AND PASTURE IDENTIFICATION — II
CRO152 Video
Presented in this informative Video are 40 different specimens of range and pasture plants shown in two identification classes. After each class, an official key will indicate the individual plants’ common and Latin name, length of life, season of growth, origin, grazing value, and reaction to abuse. 33 minutes.