John Andrae Assistant Professor, Management of Forage Crops OFFICE: 274 Poole Agricultural Center ADDRESS: Dept. of Entomology, Soils, & Plant Sciences, 270 Poole Agricultural Center, Clemson, SC 29634-0315 TELEPHONE: 864-656-3504 FAX: 864-656-3443 E-MAIL: jandrae@clemson.edu Clemson Forage Information Web Site

Qualifications

Currently serving on the board of directors of the American Forage and Grassland Foundation and the American Forage and Grassland Council

Extension Specialist, University of Georgia, Georgia Cooperative Extension Service

Ph.D., University of Idaho,

M.S., Oklahoma State University

B.S., Texas A&M University

Areas of Expertise:

Forage establishment and management and grazing systems

Research Interests:

Extension programming focuses on improving grazing management, alleviating tall fescue toxicosis, incorporating legumes in pastures, and improving hay production and quality.

Current research projects are examining fall herbicide protocols for replacing toxic tall fescue stands with nontoxic tall fescue, creep grazing chicory in bermudagrass systems, and forage utilization and animal performance from stockpiled bermudagrass in the Southeastern U.S.

Future research projects will examine the effects of forage species on the production and palatability of grass-fed beef and examine the management effects of Roundup-Ready alfalfa on stand persistence and productivity.

Selected Publications

Entomology, Soils, & Plant Sciences Department
Agronomy -- Entomology -- Plant Pathology-- Soil Science
114 Long Hall, Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634-0315
office (864)656-3111 fax (864)656-0274

M.S. and Ph.D. in Plant & Environmental Science -- B.S. in Soils and Sustainable Crop Systems
Faculty/Staff -- Research Programs -- Extension/Public Service

Tiger Weather

College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences -- Public Service and Agriculture (PSA)

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