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Wisconsin Growers Can Seed On Erodible Land

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:15:00 +0000

State's NRCS gives green light because of winterkill

NRCS is allowing Wisconsin producers to plant crops on their highly erodible land after contending with last year’s drought and this spring's winterkill.

Blue Alfalfa Aphid Outbreak Baffles Scientists

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:39:00 +0000

They've surveyed growers for answers

California entomologists wonder whether growers are using alfalfa varieties bred for resistance to blue alfalfa aphid as the pest’s populations grow, stunt alfalfa growth and reduce yields in that state and in Arizona.

They also want to know whether broad-spectrum insecticides used to control other alfalfa pests hurt blue alfalfa aphid management, as they can adversely affect natural enemy populations that manage pests

Do Foliar Fungicides Keep Alfalfa Healthy?

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:32:00 +0000

Study shows they do, but yield and quality are inconsistent

Foliar fungicides such as Headline reduce levels of foliar disease in alfalfa, but that doesn’t consistently translate to higher yields or quality.

Pennsylvania Forage Legend John Baylor Passes Away

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:46:00 +0000

He served 65 years with distinction

An old friend to the forage industry, John Baylor, 90, passed away May 5. He was active in forages to the end.>

Extension Offers Winterkill Resources

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:01:00 +0000

State experts give advice on reseeding to alfalfa removal to N credits

As Upper Midwestern forage growers realize the extent of winterkill damage in their fields, Extension service specialists have put together resources offering advice.

The University of Minnesota devoted a Web page to winter injury damage, called “Alfalfa weather damage and emergency forages – 2013.” The page has advice on stand assessment, replanting forages and small grains, and it answers questions on autotoxicity in alfalfa.

Can You Recognize Winterkilled Alfalfa?

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:26:00 +0000

Upper Midwestern growers are contending not only with a late, cool spring, but also with having to reseed or plow up alfalfa stands shows moderate to severe winterkill damage. Those who want tonnage fast can seed a mixture of 2 lbs/acre oats with 20 lbs/acre peas.

Minnesota, Wisconsin Growers: Take Winterkill Survey

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:45:00 +0000

University forage teams ask questions, seek answers

The University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin ask alfalfa and other forage producers in the two states to complete a brief, 12-question survey.

Late Spring Brings On Alfalfa Fungal Diseases

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:29:00 +0000

Scout now, says plant pathologist

Growers should watch for fungal diseases after the wet spring.

Time To Scout For Alfalfa Weevil?

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:16:00 +0000

It wouldn’t hurt, say most Midwestern experts

Reports of alfalfa weevil are filtering in from multiple states around the Midwest.

How To Remove Winterkilled Alfalfa Stands

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:03:00 +0000

Tillage-herbicide combo is effective, weed scientists says

The best way to clear fields with winterkilled alfalfa: use a herbicide containing glyphosate, 2,4-D or dicamba and tillage.