Biotechnology Delivers Better Alfalfa
Alfalfa breeders are using biotechnology along with traditional plant breeding methods to develop new and improved varieties, said Joe Bouton, director of the Forage Improvement Division of the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK. He spoke at the National Alfalfa Symposium last month...
Alfalfa Could Be A Biomass Fuel, Says Expert
Growing alfalfa as a biomass crop isn't profitable now, Michael Russelle, a USDA-ARS soil scientist, told the audience at the National Alfalfa Symposium ...
Grasses' Strengths Complement Alfalfa's Weaknesses
A number of grasses show potential for use in alfalfa-grass mixes in the Upper Midwest, says Paul Peterson, University of Minnesota extension forage specialist...
Consider Details When Choosing Forage Grasses
A variety of factors need to be taken into consideration when evaluating and maintaining perennial forage grasses, hay growers were told at the recent Minnesota Forage Days. ...
Novice and veteran hay growers all will have something to gain from attending the March 8 Hay Production School in Waynesboro, GA. Jointly sponsored by the University of Georgia and Clemson University cooperative extension services, the school's primary focus is to help attendees serve the growing market for high-quality hay. John Andrae, Clemson University extension forage crop specialist, will talk about forage species, harvest timing and forage quality. Dennis Hancock, University of Georgia extension forage specialist, will talk about how to cure and handle hay.
More hay is available in Missouri than had been anticipated, but high prices and trucking costs are contributing to slow sales, according to Tony Hancock, ...
March 8 School Focuses On High-Quality Hay
Novice and veteran hay growers all will have something to gain from attending the March 8 Hay Production School in Waynesboro, GA. Jointly sponsored by the ...
Organic, Biological Crops Workshop Is Feb. 27-28
Producing more with less-costly inputs, improving crop quality and receiving premium prices will be the focus of a free workshop set for Feb. 27-28 in Albert Lea...
Alfalfa As A Green Biomass Crop
Growers can’t expect to make money selling alfalfa for biomass right now, said Michael Russelle, USDA-ARS soil scientist based in St. Paul, MN. “But many people would argue that...
The Right Alfalfa Companion Crop Can Increase Profits
Current market prices for wheat and barley make those crops potentially profitable options as small-grain companion crops when establishing alfalfa, according to recent University of Minnesota research. Wheat's current value should ...
Wisconsin Grower To Lead NAFA
Nebraska Weed Management Guide Available
The 2008 Guide for Weed Management in Nebraska is a comprehensive publication that can help growers make weed control decisions based on unbiased, research...
State Reports
Hay is hard to find in parts of Minnesota and sales activity and prices have continued to be high throughout the state, says Paul Peterson, University of Minnesota extension ...
Organic Farming Conference Is Feb. 21-23
Emphasizing practical workshops for beginning, transitional and experienced organic farmers, the Upper Midwest Organic Farming Conference will be held Feb. 21-23 at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, WI. ...
Wide-Swathed Haylage Doesn’t Need Conditioning
If you’re cutting alfalfa haylage in wide swaths, you don’t need to condition it. And cutting in wide swaths...
The Differences Among Hay Conditioners
If you’re in the market for a new hay cutting machine, here’s a crash course from Dan Undersander, University of Wisconsin extension forage specialist....
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