Alfalfa, Medicago sativa spp. sativa L., originated in the region of Asia Minor, Transcaucasia, Iran, and the highlands of Turkmenistan, where it has been cultivated since before recorded history
The final step to profitable alfalfa production is to set goals for forage quality and use the appropriate harvest techniques to minimize field losses and maximize tonnage of high quality forage. This recognizes that high quality forage is profitabl...
Once a good stand has been established, continued production and stand life depends on good management practices. Good management includes maintaining soil nutrients, applying manure judiciously, and controlling weeds and insects. Monitor diseases t...
A vigorously growing, dense stand of alfalfa forms the basis for profitable forage production. Profitable stands are the result of carefully selecting fields with well-drained soil, adding lime and nutrients if needed, selecting a good variety, and ...