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.

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. This stand ...

U of M Extension Alfalfa Harvest Alert Program boosts dairy production, helps farmers manage resources.

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.

For the second year in a row, we are seeing severe infestations of alfalfa weevil. This surge is likely due to several factors, including another warm winter that allowed more ...

Grab a separate and clean cutting board for ready-to-eat produce (like apples you snack on) to prevent cross-contamination. Schaffner said, “A best practice is to only prepare ready-to-eat chopped ...

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, University of Minnesota ...

Alfalfa is known to buffer the acid found in a horse’s stomach, possibly aiding in the prevention of ulcers, and feeding it before riding has been shown to have positive effects.

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 ...

Try these three easy and delicious recipes from Food & Wine featuring fun, flavorful alfalfa sprouts.