{"product_id":"forages-volume-1-an-introduction-to-grassland-agriculture-hardback-9781394258598","title":"Forages, Volume 1; An Introduction to Grassland Agriculture (Hardback) 9781394258598","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eForages, Volume 1\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Introduction to Grassland Agriculture\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eC. Jerry Nelson (Edited by), Nelson (Author), Michael Collins (Edited by), Jennifer W. MacAdam (Edited by), Kenneth J. Moore (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394258598, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 22 January 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e448 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.9 x 18.3 x 2.8 cm, 1.043 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive introduction to forages enabling readers to understand the complexity of grassland ecosystems and their relationships to the wider environment\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForages\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a balance of scientific principles to aid in reader integration of the concepts as well as practical information on forage identification, plant characteristics, management, and utilization. The coverage of the science behind the plant characteristics and responses make this book applicable to many parts of the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition has been updated to reflect recent changes in precision planting, fertilization, pest management technologies, new control chemicals, and increasing use of biologicals. The editors have also added a new chapter on forages for conservation and ecological services to discuss the many ways in which forages can be used to mitigate environmental impacts and increase the resilience of agricultural systems. This aspect of forage use has also been highlighted in other chapters throughout the book. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart I covers the characteristics of forage species. Part II covers establishment, fertilization, and pest management of forages. Part III covers all aspects of forage utilization, grazing systems, and animal management, including the use of GPS collars and drones to control movement of animals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample topics discussed in \u003ci\u003eForages\u003c\/i\u003e include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eForages' ability to reduce soil erosion, filter nutrients from water, and increase the water- and nutrient-holding capacity of the soil while also providing tons of feed per acre\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe state of forages and grasslands in a changing world and the structure and morphology of grasses, legumes, and other forbs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForage crops for bioenergy and industrial products\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForage-related animal disorders, grazing management services guidelines, and management of grassland ecosystems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eForages\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential textbook for undergraduates studying forages and an excellent reference for all individuals working in industry, government, and organizations involved with the use of forages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Contributors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword and Dedication xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Metric System xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Praise of Bluegrass xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Characteristics of Forage Species 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Forages and Grasslands in a Changing World 3\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eC. Jerry Nelson Michael Collins Jennifer W. MacAdam and Kenneth J. Moore\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Structure and Morphology of Grasses 19\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eShelby M. Gruss and Kenneth J. Moore\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Structure and Morphology of Legumes and Other Forbs 37\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRobert B. Mitchell and C. Jerry Nelson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Physiology of Forage Plants 53\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJennifer W. MacAdam and C. Jerry Nelson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Environmental Aspects of Forage Management 71\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJeffrey J. Volenec and C. Jerry Nelson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Grasses for Northern Areas 89\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMichael Collins C. Jerry Nelson and Vern S. Baron\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Grasses for Southern Areas 105\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaren D. Redfearn and C. Jerry Nelson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Legumes for Northern Areas 119\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJacob M. Jungers Craig C. Sheaffer and C. Jerry Nelson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Legumes for Southern Areas 135\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLynn E. Sollenberger and Michael Collins Copyrighted Material\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Forage Crops for Bioenergy Industrial Products and Human Foods 151\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJacob M. Jungers and Kenneth J. Moore\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Forages for Soil Conservation and Other Ecosystem Services 165\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eS. Carolina Córdova and Kenneth J. Moore\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompendium of Common Forages 177\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKenneth J. Moore and Shelby M. Gruss\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Forage Management 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Forage Establishment 235\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRocky W. Lemus and Jennifer W. MacAdam\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Forage Fertilization and Nutrient Management 249\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDavid J. Barker Marilia B. Chiavegato and Michael Collins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Integrated Pest Management in Forages 269\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eE. Scott Flynn Lisa L. Baxter and Kenneth J. Moore\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Forage Utilization 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Forage Quality 285\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eYoana C. Newman and Michael Collins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Forage Utilization 303\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMichael Collins and Kenneth J. Moore\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Forage- Related Animal Disorders 317\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAli M. Missaoui Nikolay M. Filipov and Michael Collins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Preservation of Forage as Hay and Silage 337\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGlenn E. Shewmaker Jennifer W. MacAdam and Michael Collins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Grazing Management Systems 359\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRobert L. Kallenbach and Michael Collins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Managing Grassland Ecosystems 377\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJohn A. Guretzky and C. 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