Jeremy Hayward

3 questions to ask before purchasing alfalfa seed

October 31, 2018

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.

Mix of dairy rations reflects economy

October 1, 2018

Jeremy Hayward

If you are a dairy producer, you don’t need me to tell you the industry has been in a bear market for at least the past 18 to 24 months.

New developments in managing alfalfa diseases and salt tolerance

February 27, 2018

Jeremy Hayward

Alfalfa diseases such as aphanomyces root rot and anthracnose, as well as heavily saline soils, are common in different parts of the U.S.

Alfalfa seed coatings versus seed treatments

October 30, 2017

Jeremy Hayward

While every season presents a different set of challenges for alfalfa growers, a successful crop begins with good stand establishment.

Saddle up: Alfalfa ‘racehorse’ genetics

September 28, 2017

Jeremy Hayward

It’s about as basic as you can get in alfalfa production: Make sure soil nutrients are at optimal levels to give your crop the best opportunity to grow and thrive, and achieve return on investment and yield potential goals.

Some growers chose not to rotate stands out in 2016

Regions and markets drive alfalfa goals

January 30, 2017

Jeremy Hayward

As you begin to plan and determine goals for the upcoming forage growing season, choosing the right seed, the right forage fertility program and the right cutting schedule for your geography and market is a priority.

Creating resistance to a new race of aphanomyces root rot

March 29, 2016

Jeremy Hayward

Aphanomyces root rot has plagued alfalfa growers for decades. Over the years, two different genetic manifestations of the disease have been discovered: Race 1 and Race 2. Fortunately, alfalfa varieties with resistance to both races have been on the market for a while, providing excellent protection for alfalfa growers across the country.

Breeding alfalfa for salt tolerance

December 31, 2015

Jeremy Hayward

Highly saline soils have been a thorn in the side of alfalfa producers in arid regions of the U.S. for years. Soils that are high in salt can limit alfalfa yields and have a negative effect on plant emergence and health.