Purdue Forage Field Guide

Introducing the Forage Field Guide, a new publication by Purdue's Crop Diagnostic Training and Research Center. Similar to the Corn and Soybean Field Guide, it provides information in a pocket-sized package. The guide is ideal for forage/livestock producers and the agricultural industries that serve them. Developed with the input of both producers and industry, the guide contains the following forage information:

Establishment
Renovation
Pest management (weeds, insects, and disease)
Soil fertility *Diagnosing herbicide injury symptoms
Herbicide use and restrictions
Harvesting
Storage
Animal nutrition needs
Calendar of practices
Diagnostic sample submission tips
Resource information
Glossary of terms.

The 264-page book features logical, easy to follow organization and full color photographs throughout. It was produced cooperatively by Purdue's Crop Diagnostic Training and Research Center and the Purdue Forage Team. To give you a better idea of the topical content and quality of the publication, please click on the PDF attachment. It includes the "Contents" section of the guide and some representative pages.

The price of the guide is $8 (plus 6% Indiana sales tax where applicable), but orders of 300 or more will receive a discount:

Number ordered: Discount:

300-1,000 10%
1,001-2,500 15%
2,501-5,000 20%
5,001-7,500 25%
>7,501 30%

For orders of 100 or more received prior to November 21, 2003, please provide a shipping address by e-mail (johnsonk@purdue.edu) so the books may be sent to you directly from the printer. For all other orders, please contact the Purdue University Media Distribution Center at 1-888-398-4636, or use the attached order form. Books will be sent out approximately December 22, 2003.

I am sure you will find the Forage Field Guide to be a frequently consulted reference. Please share the contents of the e-mail with appropriate individuals in your organization. If you have any questions about the publication, please either call me at 765-494-4800 or e-mail me at johnsonk@purdue.edu.

Keith Johnson
Professor of Agronomy and Forage Crops Specialist