It’s a best practice to assess alfalfa stands during spring green-up, regardless of winter conditions. Stand assessment can help verify yield potential, and re-affirm decisions to either keep or terminate your field(s) of alfalfa. Winter periods of little or no snow cover, coupled with big temperature...
Spring 2023 was no ‘Goldilocks’ spring to be sure. Whether too dry or too wet, too slow to warm up, or simply slammed with the time crunch of annual crop planting, there were geographic areas that didn’t get the opportunity to plant newly seeded alfalfa...
March has certainly come in like a lion this year! The winter brought above average precipitation in the form of snow in many areas across the USA. Our winter precipitation may continue as rain during spring if current weather patterns are any indication. What does...
Take advantage of late summer alfalfa seeding to get a jump on next year’s yield. Slow initial growth during the 6-8 week establishment phase of alfalfa cuts off a significant portion of the growing season when alfalfa is planted in spring. For that reason, establishment...
Benefits of choosing to plant alfalfa: Nutritional- Lower fiber, high calcium, more protein per acre. Economic- Increased profits from alfalfa, alfalfa benefits cropping systems, higher yields per acre. Reduced risk- Reduced risk, better production under drought conditions, dependable grazing crop. Conservation- Reduced soil erosion & runoff, added manure management options,...
Hay Is In Short Supply The Northeast is not immune to short hay supplies. Western areas of the country hit by drought in 2021 are experiencing the same environmental growing conditions in 2022, short on moisture going into the planting and growing season. Hay stocks have...
S&W’s North America alfalfa seed production for our Alfalfa Partner’s brand is nearing completion. It was an interesting and somewhat challenging year for alfalfa seed production. Cooler than normal spring conditions in the northwest put the hurt on spring growth, then flowering and seed set...
Now is the time to scout for potato leafhoppers in alfalfa, especially newly seeded stands. Pay special attention to new spring seedings of alfalfa. Young plants are more susceptible to damage from potato leafhoppers because small plants have not yet fully developed the all-important tap root. ...
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