Know the origin and relevant agricultural history of red clover

Know the two types of red clover and their uses

Know the three regions in the US where red clover is grown

Know the growth habit and distinguishing morphological features of red clover

Understand the temperature adaptation of red clover

Know the soil preferences of red clover

Understand the best management practices for establishing and maintaining red clover

Be able to provide reasonable forage mixtures that include red clover and provide the rationale for their selection

Understand the importance of seeding year flowering in red clover persistence

Understand how root CHO patterns can be used to improve harvest management of red clover

Understand how yield, quality and persistence are affected by cutting management of red clover

Recognize and be able to manage red clover to minimize the impact of the following pests: Northern anthracnose, Southern anthracnose, clover root borer, powdery mildew, crown/root rot complex, clover root curculio, meadow spittle bug

Understand the features and potential uses/limitations of the three forms of white clover

Know the history and origin of white clover

Understand the growth habit and morphology of white clover

Understand the adaptation of white clover

Understand the culture and management of white clover as it relates to yield, quality and persistence

Know forage mixtures where white clover may serve as a useful component

Understand the fall harvest management strategies that improve white clover persistence

Know the insect and disease pests of white clover

Understand where alsike clover is best adapted

Know the history and origin of alsike clover

Know the morphological traits that distinguish alsike clover from other forage legumes

Understand the best management practices that enhance yield, quality and persistence of alsike clover