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Alfalfa report released

The National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance has released their latest Alfalfa Variety Ratings report. The annual report gives an extensive listing of 121 alfalfa varieties available in the U.S. and their corresponding ratings for fall dormancy, winter survival, bacterial wilt, and how each held...

Study shows alfalfa damage from field traffic

A University of Wisconsin study shows that 49% of alfalfa plants are run over by machinery tires over the course of three harvests.    Biological Systems Engineering professor Brian Luck tells Brownfield driving equipment through the field is necessary, but adjusting when and how...

Tire traffic is harder on alfalfa than many farmers think

Brian Luck with the University of Wisconsin has studied field traffic with different types of machines and tires and what that does to alfalfa stands, and the field’s ability to remain productive. The post

More alfalfa in ‘24, but quality lower

A Wisconsin dairy farmer says this year’s increased moisture has been a mixed blessing for his crops.  Jack Herricks from Cashton tells Brownfield there’s already quite a bit of forage in the bunk. “We have not started corn silage, but harvesting alfalfa this year...

Potato leafhopper a problem in alfalfa

Potato leafhopper has been a problem for alfalfa growers in the Upper Midwest. University of Minnesota Extension integrated pest management specialist Bruce Potter says cutting hay should knock back populations. “The other option is to use insecticides, and use those judiciously.” Potato leafhoppers feed...

Small grain and alfalfa harvests advance in Minnesota

The harvest of small grains and alfalfa progressed in Minnesota last week. USDA’s latest weekly crop update says 56 percent of oats, 31 percent of spring wheat, and 30 percent of barley is harvested. The second cutting of alfalfa is 91 percent complete, compared...