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Department of Agronomy, M. S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi 761211, Odisha, India

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ABSTRACT

Soybean is called a “wonder crop” and “golden bean” due to its high protein and fat. Soybean is native to Asia that is currently grown worldwide. The foliage is very palatable to cattle and has a high nutritive value and good digestibility. Soybean forage is much valued in wildlife management as it is also palatable to deer. Similar to most legumes, soybean forage tends to be high in protein and low in fiber making. Soybean green fodder yielded about 200-110 q/ha under good management practices. Soybean forage is rich in crude protein (18.2-20.3%) and with low in fiber.