Forage

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(1) The vegetative portion of plants in a fresh, dried, or ensiled state which is fed to livestock. (2) Grasses and legumes cut at the proper stage of maturity and stored to preserve quality. (3) All browse and herbage that is available and acceptable to grazing animals or that may be harvested for feed purposes. [Source: USDA National Plant Materials Manual]

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