1. A custom harvester and his big box
2. Use wrapping as a management tool
3. How to use organic fertilizers and herbicides in pastures
4. New John Deere chopper proves itself in friendly competition
5. Growers make comp-“hay”-tition fun
6. Conservation tillage silage corn production expanding in California’s San Joaquin Valley
7. Forage sorghum: A versatile option
8. Feed the soil to feed your crop
9. Custom cutters weigh in on triticale silage
10. Multi-species grazing can improve utilization of pastures

Late fall cuttings
Poor fall harvest timing can negatively affect stored root food reserves, which can lead to poor winter survival. Given the cooler temperatures that are typical during the fall, it generally takes about six weeks for alfalfa to regrow and store adequate root reserves for winter survival.

Alfalfa is an important forage for dairy cows because it provides fiber that effectively stimulates chewing while also providing energy and protein for milk production.