Nationwide, 14.6 million acres are cultivated for alfalfa. Critics argue this is too much for regions with limited water, yet they fail to compare these numbers to other staple crops. 

Alfalfa, often crowned the “queen of forages,” has long reigned supreme in the world of agriculture, commanding respect and admiration from hay producers and dairy farmers alike.

With acreage trending down, now is the perfect time to get started in alfalfa and capitalize on the opportunities it offers.

Au cours des dernières années, nous avons assisté à une recrudescence des pratiques agricoles durables et des recherches connexes, principalement en raison de l’intérêt accru pour l’amélioration de la santé des sols, le recyclage des nutriments et la séquestration du carbone.