Alfalfa roots secrete chemical signals into soil to attract and recruit bacteria. These bacteria live in a plant's roots and provide a natural fertilizer source.

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 ...

Monitor Crop Stress – Alfalfa generally maintains production during short periods of dry weather because of its deep and extensive root system. However, during extended periods of dry weather ...

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.

The Imperial Valley, a vast stretch of fertile land nestled in the southeastern corner of California, is renowned for its ...