The 2003 Forage and Grain Report

The 2003 Forage and Grain Report
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, The University of Arizona

The purpose of the Forage and Grain Report is to keep you up-to-date on the research activities conducted by the University of Arizona's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in this area. Our mission is to support the needs of Arizona agriculture and improve the quality of life for the citizens of the state.

Forage and grain crops are very important to the agriculture of the state of Arizona and have been for over a century. The demand for forages continues to grow with the dairy and pleasure horse industries. The demand for Desert Durum in export markets is strong, and some local demand for the crop has been created by the recent opening of a new pasta plant in the state. All indications are that forage and grain crops will continue to be a vital part of Arizona agriculture in the future.

One of the goals of the University of Arizona's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is to strengthen Arizona's competitive position in the production of agricultural commodities. The reports in this volume contain information that can assist you and your industry in today's market.

Eugene G. Sander
Vice Provost and Dean

Contributors

K. O. Adu-Tutu - Research Specialist, Plant Sciences Department, Maricopa Agricultural Center, Maricopa, AZ
Marlo Barron - Lab Helper, Riverside County Cooperative Extension, Blythe, CA
Krystyl Bolin - Lab Helper, Riverside County Cooperative Extension, Blythe, CA
A. Bradley - Lab Helper, Riverside County Cooperative Extension, Blythe, CA
E. W. Carpenter - Farm Manager, Safford Agricultural Center, Safford, AZ
L. J. Clark - Resident Director, Safford Agricultural Center, Safford, AZ
M. J. Comeau - Research Specialist, Plant Sciences Department, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
K. F. Ellsworth - Farm Manager, Safford Agricultural Center, Safford, AZ
D. M. Fendenheim - Research Specialist, School of Renewable Natural Resources, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
B. J. Griffin - Laboratory Assistant II, Riverside County Cooperative Extension, Blythe, CA
Jessica Grudovich - Lab Helper, Riverside County Cooperative Extension, Blythe, CA
Jessica Hawpe - Lab Helper, Riverside County Cooperative Extension, Blythe, CA
Ben Hayden - Lab Helper, Riverside County Cooperative Extension, Blythe, CA
S. H. Husman - Agricultural Agent, Pima and Pinal County Cooperative Extension, Casa Grande, AZ
Alvin Lau - Professional Crop Advisor (PCA), Blythe, CA
Eric Norton - Agricultural Agent, La Paz and Mohave County Cooperative Extension, Parker, AZ
M. J. Ottman - Extension Agronomist, Plant Sciences Department, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Rigo Perez - Unit Manager, Desert Security Farms, Blythe, CA
Shirley Plemmons - Lab Helper, Riverside County Cooperative Extension, Blythe, CA
Ryan J. Rector - Graduate Research Assistant, Plant Sciences Department, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Michael D. Rethwisch - Farm Advisor, Riverside County Cooperative Extension, Blythe, CA
Mark Reay - Professional Crop Advisor (PCA), Blythe, CA
S. E. Smith - Professor, School of Renewable Natural Resources, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Barry R. Tickes - Agricultural Agent, Yuma County Cooperative Extension, Yuma, AZ
Jessica Wellman - Lab Helper, Riverside County Cooperative Extension, Blythe, CA

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Document located http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/crops/az1322/
Published September, 2003
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