Forage
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-011498
1. Feedstuffs composed primarily of the whole plant, including stems and leaves that are utilized by cattle.
2. All browse and non-woody plants that are eaten by wildife and livestock.
3. Vegetable matter, fresh or preserved, that is gathered and fed to animals as roughage; includes alfalfa hay, corn silage, and other hay crops.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-011498 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Chemicals, toxics and pesticides |
| References | Ag 101 Glossary of American Agriculture; USDA Forest Service Forest Planning Glossary of Terms; USDA Glossary of Agricultural Terms |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Forage",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. Feedstuffs composed primarily of the whole plant, including stems and leaves that are utilized by cattle.\n\n2. All browse and non-woody plants that are eaten by wildife and livestock.\n\n3. Vegetable matter, fresh or preserved, that is gathered and fed to animals as roughage; includes alfalfa hay, corn silage, and other hay crops.",
"subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
"references": [
"Ag 101 Glossary of American Agriculture",
"USDA Forest Service Forest Planning Glossary of Terms",
"USDA Glossary of Agricultural Terms"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/forage/"
}
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