Estimation of Spring Forage Quality for Alfalfa in New York State

D. Parsons, J. H. Cherney, and H. G. Gauch, Jr

March 2006

Research

Equations were developed to estimate alfalfa neutral detergent fiber (NDF) concentration in spring growth in New York State, using easily available variables and a typical cutting height used by growers. Models with two or three explanatory variables had greater predictive accuracy than models containing more variables.

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