Regional experience with forage Arachis in the United States

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French, Edwin Charles

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SB 205 .A7 B5

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In: In: Kerridge, Peter C.; Hardy, Bill (eds.). Biology and agronomy of forage ArachisSummary: In the United States, rhizoma peanut (Arachis glabrata) is a warm-season perennial legume with production extending to approximately 32 degrees N latitude. It was introduced into Florida from Brazil in 1936. Dr. G.M. Prine, of the University of Florida, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, released 'Florigraze' in 1978 and 'Arbrook' in 1986. Other Arachis species and accessions are currently being tested at several U.S. locations. Rhizoma peanut grows well under a wide range of soil types and pH levels, in well- to moderately drained soil. Yields approaching 14 t/ha have been reported. Mechanization of rhizome harvest and planting has made rhizoma peanut a commercially viable crop. It is persistent on droughty, low-fertility soils and is resistant to economically serious pests and diseases. Rhizoma peanut is quite palatable, supports excellent animal performance, and can be grazed or harvested as hay, haylage, or silage. Overseeding with other crops and forages has proven successful. Continuous interaction among researchers, extension workers, and producers has been instrumental in making rhizoma peanut a viable agricultural commodity in Florida, which has approximately 3000 ha (increasing at 40 percent per year), with considerably smaller areas in other southern states. Arbrook production now approaches 200 ha in Florida and South Georgia combined.

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In the United States, rhizoma peanut (Arachis glabrata) is a warm-season perennial legume with production extending to approximately 32 degrees N latitude. It was introduced into Florida from Brazil in 1936. Dr. G.M. Prine, of the University of Florida, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, released 'Florigraze' in 1978 and 'Arbrook' in 1986. Other Arachis species and accessions are currently being tested at several U.S. locations. Rhizoma peanut grows well under a wide range of soil types and pH levels, in well- to moderately drained soil. Yields approaching 14 t/ha have been reported. Mechanization of rhizome harvest and planting has made rhizoma peanut a commercially viable crop. It is persistent on droughty, low-fertility soils and is resistant to economically serious pests and diseases. Rhizoma peanut is quite palatable, supports excellent animal performance, and can be grazed or harvested as hay, haylage, or silage. Overseeding with other crops and forages has proven successful. Continuous interaction among researchers, extension workers, and producers has been instrumental in making rhizoma peanut a viable agricultural commodity in Florida, which has approximately 3000 ha (increasing at 40 percent per year), with considerably smaller areas in other southern states. Arbrook production now approaches 200 ha in Florida and South Georgia combined.