Dr. Miguel Castillo Teaching about Forages in NC
Production
- Forage Program (NC State) A webpage that contains research, extension and teaching links.
- Forage Publications, Notes, and Videos NC State Educational publications and videos including grazing guides, fertilization, planting and plant/weed ID.
Diseases
Common leaf spot (Pseudopeziza medicaginis). (Photo Credits: University of Georgia Plant Pathology, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org)
- Alfalfa Disease Information Notes A management guide including disease identification, control, field monitoring and scouting, and resistant varieties.
- Alfalfa Management Guide A national management guide including disease identification, control, field monitoring and scouting from the American Society of Agronomy.
Insects
- Insect Control in Forage Crops Insects pests of pastures and forage crops are often small and difficult to detect unless consistent scouting occurs. The link above are the current recommendations for insect pest control in forages. Be sure to take note of any precautions, remarks and restricted use products.
Publications
- North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual The manual has ten main sections: I. Pesticide use and safety information II. Chemical application equipment III. How to send specimens for disease, insect, and weed identification IV. Fertilizer use V. Insect control VI. Insect and disease control of fruits VII. Chemical weed control VIII. Plant growth regulators IX. Animal damage control X. Disease control Detailed information on controlling pests of field crops, forage crops, grains, fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, turf, landscape, nursery, livestock, poultry, home garden, communities, and industrial sites is included.
