Tag: alfalfa
To cut or not to cut: Weighing the risks of making...
Facing a delayed hay harvest? Ohio State University Extension educator Allen Gahler weighs the risks of late-season alfalfa cutting, offers advice on making balage over dry hay, and outlines crucial moisture monitoring steps to prevent spontaneous combustion and hay fires.
Maximizing alfalfa yields starts at planting
Establish a high-yield alfalfa stand this spring. Learn about optimal soil temperatures, frost tolerance, weed control, and why April 1 is a key date.
Taking a look at the new alfalfa for dairy cows
Is alfalfa still essential in dairy rations? Learn how low-lignin alfalfa, harvest management, and forage economics impact milk production and ROI.
How to mitigate frost heaving in alfalfa fields
There are practices you can implement to reduce the risk of frost heaving. Two prevention strategies focus on increasing residue and minimizing bare soil.
Weed management in seedling alfalfa
Managing weeds in seedling alfalfa can significantly reduce those stand losses and preserve the quantity and quality of the first and subsequent cuttings.
USDA: take a look at alfalfa for open acres
With forage shortages throughout much of the nation, farmers considering crops for prevented plant acres should look to alfalfa.
Did your alfalfa survive winter?
Many producers are now seeing the results of winter injury to alfalfa because of the harsh 2018-2019 winter. Learn how to assess the damage in your fields.
Give your spring alfalfa seeding the best chance for success
As we approach an ideal time to establish alfalfa, Jeff Stachler asks, "have you thought about what needs to be done to successfully establish alfalfa?"
Start thinking about weed control in alfalfa
Weeds can also be a problem if they were not properly managed prior or just after seeding the alfalfa.
Forage alliance releases 2019 alfalfa ratings
The National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance released the 2019 edition of its popular Alfalfa Variety Ratings.
