Alfalfa Hay Archive
Should Insect Thresholds Be Lowered?
Given the current high hay prices, growers should scout for alfalfa insects diligently. But should they treat at lower-than-recommended economic thresholds?...
Tissue Tests Measure More
Hay growers can get a better idea of how fertile their alfalfa fields are if they have plants tested rather than soil. That's especially important considering...
Bullish On Hay
Ervin Gara III and Dennis Brown know they could make more money growing other crops this year, but they're increasing their alfalfa acres instead. Gara,...
Insight From Blind Samples
Hay growers, buyers and forage testing labs have been at odds over the accuracy and consistency of test results for years. Last fall, two farmer groups,...
Insight From Blind Samples
Last 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...
Alfalfa Winterkill
Some alfalfa winterkill has occurred in the past three months. It occurred largely from frozen crowns and is evidenced by soft mushy taproot just below the crown. Some plants may even begin to greenup and then die. Plants that put out second leaves are likely unaffected. Some of the most common questions arising are ...
Look At Alfalfa Nutrient Needs Carefully This Spring
It takes time and management to determine whether alfalfa has enough nutrients to produce high yields. And with the high costs of fertilizer, and the demand and higher prices for alfalfa...
Alfalfa: A Great Grazing Crop
Alfalfa offers excellent opportunities as a grazing crop, said Garry Lacefield, University of Kentucky forage specialist, at the National Alfalfa Symposium last month...
Fighting For Acres
Dairy producers will have to pay top dollar for high-quality alfalfa hay during the coming year, predict two ag economists who've studied the economics...
Fair Hay Brings Premium Prices
Hay supplies are so tight almost nationwide that fair-quality alfalfa hay is worth almost as much as premium-quality alfalfa was two or three years ago....
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