Technological Advancements and Efficiency One of the keys to the Imperial Valley’s success in growing alfalfa is the adoption of advanced agricultural practices. Modern irrigation systems, such as ...

Alfalfa dominates crop markets across the Colorado River basin. Farmers across the West grow about 6.8 million acres of the legume hay that, combined, is worth billions of dollars. It primarily ...

Alfalfa dominates crop markets across the Colorado River basin. Farmers across the West grow about 6.8 million acres of the legume hay that, combined, is worth billions of dollars. It primarily feeds ...

Learn how to grow sprouts anywhere and on the go, as well as delicious, healthy, and flexible alfalfa sprout recipes from author Gay Courter. “I’m convinced,” says Gay Courter ...

Fall Seeded Crop - The spring harvest of a fall-seeded alfalfa crop should be based on plant development and vigor. If the alfalfa plants look vigorous and the roots are well developed, spring cutting ...

Figure 2. Temperature of round bale alfalfa hay from summer (16% moisture) and fall (20% moisture) cuttings relative to the ambient air temperature during the first few days after baling.

Your best protection from winter deer browsing is to fence off the tastier shrubs with polypropylene or wire fencing and ...

“Alfalfa Bill” received his nickname, which stuck to him even in death, for his fiery campaign speeches which usually contained some reference to the merits of growing alfalfa as a crop. Murray grew ...

Once the requirements of the animal are determined, it is important to understand the basics of hay quality. Many variables impact quality, with plant maturity at harvest having the largest impact.