Items Tagged with 'alfalfa hay'
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Herbicide soil persistence (residual life) is the length of time a herbicide remains active in a soil.
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The new variety advantage
When establishing a pasture, it’s also helpful to use mixes with a blend of at least a couple of species.
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4 reasons to manage weeds in your alfalfa stand
Weedy alfalfa stands can reduce nutritional value and forage quality as well as have the potential to cause real livestock health concerns through nitrates or other toxins.
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Emerging alfalfa threats and how to beat them in 2024
In looking ahead to the 2024 growing season, the panelists provided some helpful guidance on which pests alfalfa growers should be aware of.
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Olly olly oxalates
Oxalates are relatively common compounds in plants, but they can affect mineral availability and can potentially be toxic, as in forages such as fodder beets and Kikuyu grass.
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Forage Market Insights: 2024 plans taking shape
Many U.S. hay and forage growers are starting the new growing season under the best moisture conditions in quite a while.
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CattleFax: El Nino expected to fade quickly
The effects from the current state of El Nino are not expected to have a lasting impact, meteorologist Matt Makens said at the CattleFax Outlook Seminar in Orlando.
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The essential bond between honeybees and forage crops
There is a crucial yet often underestimated role of pollinators, particularly honeybees, in forage crop production. While domestic and native colonies face growing challenges, farmers can implement practical strategies to preserve and enhance pollinator populations.
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The evolving landscape of alfalfa seed farming in Idaho
Idaho's alfalfa seed industry faces declines due to changing markets and complexities in crop management. Growers adapt to shifting demands and uncertainties in the industry.
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