Half And Half
Dairy producers with alfalfa haylage and corn silage can maximize feed efficiency by feeding about equal amounts of both forages. That's the conclusion...
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...
How To Cope With Low-Quality Forage
Much of 2004’s first alfalfa cutting was harvested late and/or got rained on after it was cut. So many dairy producers face major challenges in feeding low-quality haylage...
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 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...
Wait One Year To Prevent Autotoxicity
To avoid autotoxicity in new alfalfa stands, growers should keep fields alfalfa-free for at least 12 months prior to reseeding....
Alfalfa's Golden Rule
If there is a golden rule for alfalfa harvest, it's this: Don't do it while the plants prepare for winter. That means allowing alfalfa to regrow for four...
Aphid Invasion
The damage started in the Southwest and quickly moved north and east. Now cowpea aphids are a potential threat to alfalfa growers from Texas to the Canadian...
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