When Credit Is Due
Corn growers who also grow alfalfa and other legumes can save a lot of money by cashing in on the nitrogen credits available from older stands...
Calculate Cutting Time
There are better ways to determine when to cut first- and second-crop alfalfa for optimal quality than looking at stage of maturity or the calendar. It's...
Western States Lack Water But Not Dairies
A shortage of water continues to be a critical issue faced by Western growers, according to specialists who spoke on emerging forage issues at the Western Alfalfa and Forage Conference held last week in Reno, NV...
Alfalfa Seed Prices Rise
Growers can expect higher alfalfa seed prices and lower-quality seed blends going into 2007, say representatives of the alfalfa seed breeding industry....
2007's New Alfalfa Varieties
Growers using Roundup Ready alfalfa may get up to half-ton/acre increases in yield in the establishment year, according to university trials comparing...
Try For 10 Tons
Double-digit annual alfalfa yields are within reach of Midwestern hay growers. Some are already quite close, says Richard Leep, Michigan State University...
Protect Alfalfa Seedlings During Drought
Despite their slow growth and tender appearance, alfalfa seedlings are tough, says Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension forage specialist....
Prepare For Late-Summer Seedings
If soil moisture is sufficient, late summer can be a good time to seed alfalfa ...
Mycogen Releases Two New Alfalfas
Mycogen Seeds claims its two newest alfalfa varieties – 4L377 and 4O424 – offer good winterhardiness and high yield potential....
Alfalfa's Makeover
Even though it's known as the queen of forages, alfalfa needs some retooling. It's getting harder for alfalfa to compete with the large and consistent...
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