A successful alfalfa-growing season starts with setting goals and making a plan to meet them: Define your business objectives based on the market(s) you serve, establish your yield and quality goals, and solidify your alfalfa-management plan accordingly.
 
As dairy prices shift...

1. Test soil and determine fertility requirements.

Solid soil fertility is imperative for high-producing alfalfa. Soil test and fertilize, not just for baseline maintenance but also taking into account your yield goals and nutrient removal throughout your cropping cycle.

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Growing high-quality alfalfa starts with the right seed. 

1. Reduced-lignin alfalfa

The most advanced alfalfa trait on the market, genetically enhanced HarvXtra® Alfalfa with Roundup Ready® Technology helps growers maximize quality while at the...

When I help growers choose the right alfalfa for their operations, there are a lot of factors we discuss. As an adviser, my goal is to really understand each grower’s unique situation and management style to recommend an alfalfa variety that best fits those needs.

Choosing...

At a glance: With decreasing milk profitability and slowly rising alfalfa costs, producers often look to cheaper feedstuffs; but alfalfa remains one of the most complete feeds available for milk production.
 
If you are a dairy producer, you don’t need me to...