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LABORATORY
Spring 2007
Laboratory objectives:
Overall objectives of the CSS 312 laboratory are to provide (1)
firsthand experiences in the identification and appraisal of the
major forage crops and the forms in which they are fed, (2)
practical demonstrations of the principles of producing and
utilizing forage and feed crops, (3) practical experience in the
use of some of the equipment and methods associated with forage
crop identification, production, utilization, and evaluation, and
(4) integration of related concepts in the formulation of forage
production plans.
Dates (Topic):
- Jan. 22 (The structure of grasses and legumes) ; FOR(I) Chapters 2&3
- Jan. 29 (Identifying forages - flowers, seed heads, and seeds; Homework: look up scientific names); FOR(I) Appendix
- Feb. 5 (Forage preservation and evaluation - Part 1- hay judging and NIRS forage testing; Homework: moisture content problems)
- Feb. 12 (Forage preservation and evaluation - Part 2 - corn and hay crop silages)
- Feb. 19 (Forage-animal stresses - bloat, grass tetany, nitrate poisoning, etc.; Homework: WWW forage resources); FOR(I) Chapter 18
- Feb. 26 (The pests of forage crops - insects, diseases, weeds); FOR(I) Chapter 13
- March 5 (Integrated pest management of forages; Homework: sprayer calibration)
- March 12 (Forage improvement and breeding; at Guterman Laboratory Building); FOR(I) Chapter 15
- March 19 SPRING RECESS
- March 26 (Vegetative identification of forage grasses)
- April 2 (Vegetative identification of forage legumes; Homework: soil test interpretation)
- April 9 (Vegetative identification and description of additional forages)
- April 16 (Establishment of small-seeded crops; Homework: PLS calculations); FOR(I) Chapter 11
- April 23 (Practical examination covering laboratory material)
- April 30 (Field trip on grazing management)
Laboratory grading:
Your final laboratory grade will account for 25% of your grade in
this course. One third of your lab grade will be based on the
practical examination given in the next-to-the-last week. The
remainder will be based on weekly quizzes and homework grades.
Last updated: 18 January 2007