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Forage yields were higher in 1980 and 1981 than in the previous two 

 years because of greater and more evenly distributed rainfall over the 

 growing season. There were no significant differences due to method of es- 

 tablishment or forage mixture. In contrast to the two previous years, 

 about 60% of the seasonal forage yield occurred with regrowth following the 

 first harvest. 



