Kansas Growers Battle Webworms
Kansas alfalfa growers are dealing with what may be the state’s worst-ever infestation of webworms. "People who have three to four decades of experience...
Wheel Traffic Cuts Yield
Wheel traffic can have a huge impact on alfalfa yield, a problem that may be exacerbated by this year’s wet weather in many states. Last year, researchers...
Aphids Invade New Mexico Alfalfa
Alfalfa growers in New Mexico are facing an outbreak of black cowpea aphids. First reported in late March, the infestation encompasses several counties...
Cut Alfalfa Close For Highest Return
For the best combination of yield and quality, cut alfalfa as short as possible, advises Daniel Wiersma. "From a yield standpoint, we’re seeing very significant...
Bagging More Business
Some southern Idaho custom choppers are done for the year after the first alfalfa cutting. But John Gomez keeps busy from late April through October....
Don't Wait To Macerate
A new type of mechanical conditioner soon will be on the market. Profab, a Manitoba company, will begin limited production of a macerator this summer....
Not Too Wet Or Dry
Custom harvesters should know at what percent moisture their clients want their alfalfa chopped and packed. That will give them happy repeat customers...
Alfalfa Seeding Rate Impacts Stand Life
High alfalfa seeding rates result in more seedlings, a canopy that’s more competitive with weeds and a higher first-year forage yield. A longer-lasting...
Lynching Leafhoppers
Leafhopper-resistant alfalfa varieties can reduce losses from the crop’s worst insect enemy. But insecticide treatments sometimes are still needed. Determining...
Heaving Hits Alfalfa Hard
Heaving damage to alfalfa has been reported in several states in recent weeks. The problem, caused when clay soils expand and contract while freezing...
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