Row Spacing Doesn't Affect Alfalfa Yield, Persistence 

Alfalfa seeded at different row spacings but at the same rate of pure live seed (PLS) doesn't yield or persist much differently after the establishment...

Mr. Alfalfa 

Garry Lacefield's enthusiasm for alfalfa is unbounded. This Kentucky extension forage agronomist, a well-known, respected authority on the crop, can be...

Roundup Ready Alfalfa Can Be Grown Only For Research 

Commercial hay growers will not be allowed to plant Roundup Ready alfalfa under permit this coming spring as was reported in Iowa earlier this month. That’s according to Tom Sim, director of the Biotechnology Regulatory Services’ Regulatory Operations Program under USDA-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service...

Growers Can Tag Roundup Ready Alfalfa By Lot 

Alfalfa industry objections to tagging Roundup Ready alfalfa bales individually after a court order reversed the deregulation of the crop have led to additional options in identification requirements. Growers can now identify genetically modified alfalfa by lot...

How Much Live Seed Is Really In A Bag? 

More low-germination and coated seed will be marketed this year to stretch the short forage-seed supply, says Dan Undersander, University of Wisconsin...

Alfalfa Interests Seek Biotech Unity 

Conference develops Roundup Ready strategies
With good stewardship and other safeguards, Roundup Ready alfalfa seed and forage producers can coexist with organic and conventional growers without...

Two-Cut Alfalfa 

Falcata may reduce cost, workload
When Arvid Boe started breeding for pure varieties of yellow-flowered falcata alfalfa 10 years ago, he hoped to develop a high-yielding, one-cut variety...

Sufficient Supply 

Alfalfa Sed will be available, but cost more
Overall, U.S. alfalfa seed supplies for 2008 plantings should be adequate but a little tight, said seed industry representatives...

Outstanding Alfalfas for 2008 

These new premium varieties are a safe bet
Most of the alfalfa varieties being introduced for the 2008 planting season have been reviewed and approved for certification by the National Alfalfa and Miscellaneous Legumes Variety Re-view Board...

Conference Will Promote Alfalfa Co-Existence 

The National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance (NAFA) is sponsoring a conference to address the management of Roundup Ready alfalfa seed production. Entitled "Peaceful Coexistence: ...

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Research in Brief

The following items report on forage-related research recently presented by University experts at meetings across the country.

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NAFA Offers Alfalfa Variety Info

Before buying your alfalfa seed for next season, check out the National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance’s (NAFA) 2010 Edition of Winter Survival, Fall Dormancy & Pest Resistance Ratings for Alfalfa Varieties. It is now in the November issue of Hay & Forage Grower.

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