Small Grain Forage Production Guide

Authors

Matt Yost, Utah State UniversityFollow
Megan Baker, Utah State UniversityFollow
Earl Creech, Utah State UniversityFollow
Justin Wyatt Clawson, Utah State UniversityFollow
Michael Pace, Utah State UniversityFollow
Kalen Taylor, Utah State UniversityFollow
Cory Farnsworth, Utah State UniversityFollow
Jacob Hadfield, Utah state UniversityFollow
Corey Ransom, Utah State UniversityFollow
Steven Price, Utah State UniversityFollow
Claudia Nischwitz, Utah State UniversityFollow
Clara Anderson

Document Type

Guide/Manual

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

10-30-2025

First Page

1

Last Page

19

Abstract

Small grain forages can be used for pasture, hay, and silage and have become more common in cropping systems in Utah and the western United States. The most common small grain species used for forage production are barley, oat, rye, triticale, and wheat. Although there has been an increase in the use of small grains for forage production in the western U.S., little published information is available on best management practices for small grain forage production. This guide will discuss the key production practices for small grains used for forage.

Recommended Citation

Yost, M., Baker, M., Creech, E., Clawson, J., Pace, M., Taylor, K., Farnsworth, C., Hadfield, J., Ransom, C., Price, S., Nischwitz, C., & Anderson, C. (2025). Small grain forage production guide. Utah State University Extension.