Hybrid Seed Supply Still Short
Hybrid alfalfa seed remains so tight that some growers probably won't be able to find it. That's despite the fact that seed of the first hybrid HybriForce-400...
Put The Heat On Pests
Propane flaming is a fairly effective pest control method for alfalfa growers, but herbicides and insecticides work better, says Steve Orloff. The Siskiyou...
Alfalfa Thrives In Traffic
An alfalfa variety bred to withstand heavy traffic does just that, says a University of Wisconsin researcher. "We have observed significant differences...
Two New Alfalfa Insecticides
Mustang 1.5 EW and Fury 1.5 EC insecticides from FMC Corp. recently received EPA approval for use on more than 60 new crops, including alfalfa. The active...
What Can You PAY For Hay?
When it comes to the value of hay in a milk cow ration, Greg Ledbetter is a self-described true believer. It's just a whole lot easier to balance a ration...
Alfalfa Production Looks Stable
Alfalfa growers say they’re harvesting more acres this year. But the average yield will be lower than last year’s, so production will be largely unchanged....
Armyworms Invade California
The California Alfalfa & Forage Association (CAFA) is working to get Section 18 approval for the use of Steward insecticide for armyworm control. According...
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...
Assault On Alfalfa
From a hilltop observation post, Dick Schader watches a dozen machines maneuver over a stretch of northern California's high desert, radioing questions...
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...
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