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Insight From Blind SamplesLast fall, two University extension forage specialists asked growers to send "blind" alfalfa hay samples to several forage testing laboratories and request the samples and results back. With that information, the experts compared the variation within and among the labs tested, and they say lab variation does exist, which is something growers have complained about for years. General results, first reactions and actions were reported in the May issue of Hay & Forage Grower. For stories, click here. To comment on forage testing, email hfg@hayandforage.com. We’ll post comments on this site...
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Roundup ready Face-offMar 1, 2008 | by Fae Holin Symposium covers the pros and cons of transgenic alfalfa The hottest issue in the alfalfa industry — whether Roundup Ready alfalfa should again be deregulated — was debated at length during the recent National Alfalfa Symposium in Kearney, NE. The event was hosted by Hay & Forage Grower and the Nebraska Alfalfa Marketing Association. A California hay grower and the president of the company that developed the first Roundup Ready alfalfa varieties told why the seed should again be made available to growers...Continue Reading Other Articles in this IssueDiet Corn SilageEarless hybrids may keep dairy heifers trim... Kindling A NicheForages look promising as fuel for pellet stoves... Marvelous MixTriticale-ryegrass works well for northern California rancher... Flake FeederNew machine fills a need... |
Research in BriefThe following items report on forage-related research recently presented by University experts at meetings across the country. Latest Jobs |
