https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us alfalfadoc@outlook.com To be economically viable, alfalfa varieties need to have some level of genetic resistance to major diseases and pests. Without resistance, the cost of production increases substantially, as the producer must rely on chemical controls to maintain stands or protect forage yield and quality. To be economically viable, alfalfa varieties need to have some level of genetic resistance to major diseases and pests. Without resistance, the cost of production increases substantially, as the producer must rely on chemical controls to maintain stands or protect forage yield and quality.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62901 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62901-alfalfa-resistance-levels-explained 62901-miller-dixon.jpg pacharya@uidaho.edu Silage yields are soaring, but what is happening to the soil left behind? Silage yields are soaring, but what is happening to the soil left behind?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61947 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61947-soil-health-considerations-after-harvesting-summer-silage-crops 61947-acharya-2371.jpg matt.yost@usu.edu Should growers be treating their fields more like golf courses? A common solution to this problem in golf courses is the application of products known as soil wetting agents that reduce the surface tension of soil. Should growers be treating their fields more like golf courses? A common solution to this problem in golf courses is the application of products known as soil wetting agents that reduce the surface tension of soil.

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