alfalfa-grass mixtures. Having a firm seedbed is a critical step to ensure good germination of alfalfa seed. Firm seedbeds will reduce the possibility of planting too deep and will help hold moisture ...

Selection of alfalfa varieties and grass species to be mixed are critical to successful forage production. This first step to strong production must also include stand establishment, harvesting ...

More persistent crop through the winter. Weed and erosion control. Grasses have more digestible fiber than alfalfa. Seeding grass with alfalfa can boost yield and drying rate while keeping animals ...

And it does this quite well, especially for legumes like alfalfa.” Grass hay, though, is a bit more difficult. Grass has more fiber than alfalfa, which lowers its RFV. But, that fiber often is ...

The most commonly used forage is alfalfa, although alfalfa/grass mixtures are also used. Alfalfa provides an alternative source of income while protecting the land from soil erosion. Normally, alfalfa ...

In addition, costs of establishing alfalfa or alfalfa-grass hay meadows and annual maintenance costs for alfalfa-based hay production are presented. Included in the pasture and hay alternatives listed ...

Grazing of pure alfalfa stands has the potential to more than double the net farm income generated from mixed grass-legume pastures and under irrigation production yields of 1371 pounds of beef per ...

alfalfa-grass mixtures. There are several things to consider to produce alfalfa and manage its pests in South Dakota. Below you will find a presentation for this year’s Pesticide Applicator Training ...