Bill Weiss
The Ohio State University
Reports recently have surfaced of some forages having elevated concentrations of ash. Ash in forages is comprised of minerals contained within the plant such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, and copper. Also in the ash is soil contamination that either splashed onto the surface of the plant while in the field or was gathered during harvest.
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