Sunny Oaks Farm milks 120 cows and grows corn and soybeans in addition to their alfalfa. “The first cutting is the most important,” says Skroch. “Knowing when to cut ensures we get the best ...

AGRICULTURAL AND FARM NEWS PEAQ Stick measuring and scissors-cut sampling will take place in the region to help alfalfa producer’s gauge cutting first crop alfalfa. According to Dan Martens, … ...

Alfalfa stand with approximately 12 inches of top growth prior to winter dormancy. The last cut in this stand was performed in early September, and this photo was taken in late October.

With alfalfa, Humphrey says there is a deadline for getting the last cutting, as the plant needs time to recover before the first frost. “We want to be done about Sept. 15,” he says. “We ...

If the alfalfa is with five days of cutting, harvest it, and revisit the field in 4-5 days to see if there are live larva still feeding. You’ll need to get down on your knees to find them ...

With alfalfa, Humphrey says there is a deadline for getting the last cutting, as the plant needs time to recover before the first frost. “We want to be done about Sept. 15,” he says. “We ...

LINCOLN — Corn and soybean maturity continues to trail 2010 and the third week in August average, according to Monday’s weekly report from the Nebraska field office of the U.S.

Scouting is an important part of integrated pest management for all pests. Now is a good time to be scouting for a few key pests which can be very damaging to crops; alfalfa weevils, cutworms, and ...