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GRAIN-TO-FORAGE RATIO [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Grain Growing
  • Animal Feed (Agric.)
CONT

Barley usually has the highest grain-to-forage ratio, followed in order by soft wheat, hard wheat, and oats.

CONT

Varieties bred for high silage yields and thickly planted crops usually have a low grain-to-forage ratio and a lowered energy content compared to regular corn silage.

Key term(s)
  • grain to forage ratio

French

Domaine(s)
  • Culture des céréales
  • Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
CONT

Il peut être plus difficile pour les producteurs laitiers de régler ce problème, car le rapport grain-fourrage est très important pour préserver les composants du lait et la production globale.

Key term(s)
  • rapport grain fourrage

Spanish

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