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FORAGE MANAGEMENT AND UTILIZATION

PLANTSCI 302
Course Description

Establishment, management, harvesting and utilization of forage crops for use as hay, pasture and silage. Emphasis on cool season perennial grasses and legumes.

Prerequisites

Junior standing and (ANSCI/DYSCI 101 , BIOLOGY/ZOOLOGY 101 , BIOLOGY/BOTANY/ZOOLOGY 151 , AGRONOMY 100, PLANTSCI 110 , or BIOCORE 381 ) or graduate/professional standing

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This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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