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Virtual ToursJune 25, 2021July 19, 2023

Legume Family: Forage Legumes

Forage Legumes

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Meagan Schipanski The Legume Family includes many important forage crops (crops grown for hay or for grazing by livestock). This video describes key characteristics of four forage legumes: hairy vetch, red clover, sweet clover, and alfalfa (or lucerne).

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