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...
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...
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