One of the things we have learned over the years is that new alfalfa seedings that have good growing conditions yield much better in future years. Said another way – seeding year stress lowers yield potential of alfalfa in future years.

Many forage buyers and sellers equate “horse-quality” hay to forages with the highest nutrient content, especially in comparison to “cow hay.”

A recent study by a team at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service uses innovative technology to shed light on the practicality and profitability of each grazing system.

Which of these five mistakes for fall planting alfalfa have you made?

In addition to its value as a forage and soil improver, alfalfa is noteworthy as one of the most effective sources of N credits for succeeding crops in rotations.

The recent placement of the monarch butterfly on an endangered species list – compiled by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature – highlights the growing concern about biodiversity loss.