Fall Alfalfa Cuttings Don’t Pay 

Taking an extra alfalfa cutting in fall adds to yield and doesn’t harm the stand. But it probably isn’t economical, say University of Missouri researchers....

Fall Alfalfa Cuttings Don’t Pay 

Taking an extra alfalfa cutting in fall adds to yield and doesn’t harm the stand. But it probably isn’t economi-cal, say University of Missouri researchers...

Leafhopper-Resistant Alfalfa Shows Gains 

The yield gap between potato leafhopper (PLH)-resistant alfalfas and standard varieties has been closed, says Marc Sulc, Ohio State University agronomist...

Alfalfa Strips Protect Cotton 

Punk haircuts have come to California alfalfa. Drive through the San Joaquin Valley and you'll see Mohawks, razor cuts and reverse bowl cuts. They're...

Apply Manure To Alfalfa Cautiously 

Be careful when applying manure to established alfalfa fields, warns Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska extension forage specialist. Manure is an...

Alfalfa Looks Profitable In East Texas 

Alfalfa has the potential to net more dollars per acre than any other traditional ag venture in East Texas, says Vincent Haby, a Texas Ag Experiment Station soil scientist....

Waste-High Alfalfa 

John Schaendorf gets paid by the ton, so he likes chopping alfalfa at the Muskegon County Wastewater Management System. It yields two or three dry-matter...

Alfalfa Weevils Might Be Troublesome 

A warm fall and snow cover most of the winter may result in alfalfa weevil problems this spring, warns a University of Missouri entomologist. Wayne Bailey...

Don't Let Army Cutworms Surprise You 

Alfalfa growers should watch their fields for signs of army cutworm feeding, says Bruce Anderson, a University of Nebraska forage agronomist. “If your...

Curb Compaction 

Your rake or merger may be your key tool for reducing yield losses from wheel traffic, says Ron Schuler. Combining two windrows of alfalfa with those...

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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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