Welcome to the Forage Information System
at Michigan State University

Welcome to the Michigan State University Forage Information System.
The purpose of this web site is to provide forage information on research projects and educational programs to those who are involved with the forage industry in Michigan. Michigan's forage industry generates millions of dollars and encompasses over 3.5 million acres of land.

Current Issues

Great Lakes Grazing Newsletter Vol. 1

Managing Round Bales to Minimize Losses

Alfalfa Fall Harvest Management

2011 Michigan Hay Supply Growing In Quantity Not Quality

Rough-stalk Bluegrass Bulletin
Listen to the June 30,2011 Webinar

Pasture Rental Rates

CSA Article: GM Alfalfa, examining the benefits, costs, and potential for genetic cross-contamination

Fact Sheet: Effects of Harvest Frequency and Weed Control on Roundup Ready Alfalfa

Presentations from the 2011 ANR Forage Conference

Helpful Links

Field Crop E-newsletter

2010 MSU Weed Control Guide

MSUE Farm Management Information

Michigan Automated Weather: Growing Degree Day Totals

Variety Trial Results

Alfalfa Combined Data
Alfalfa
Grass
Red Clover

Forage Varieties for 2011

If you are interested in the future of Michigan forage/grazing lands and the direction of MSU forage research or MSU Extension programing, become a member of the Michigan Forage Council (MFC). The MFC is the combined forces of the the Michigan Hay and Grazing Council and the Michigan Grazing Lands Conservation Initative which work to advance the science of forage production. Join Now



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