This widely adapted perennial legume is grown in every state in the US. Alfalfa does best on soils with fine to medium textures that are moderately to well drained and neutral or higher in pH. It ...

Adding up to be the nation’s third most value crop as an $8.7 billion industry per year, alfalfa is a common sight on many dairies because of its nutrient profile.

Perennial legume with many tall hollow stems, 60-80 cm or more, which is taller than alfalfa. Its leaves are compound with 5-l4 pairs of oval-shaped leaflets. Leaves are compound with 5-l4 pairs of ...

When winter wheat established well with adequate moisture, it suppressed quackgrass. Including alfalfa or other perennial legumes in rotations may be especially helpful in managing weed problems. This ...