A key aspect of this four-cut system was that the fourth harvest was taken when alfalfa plants attained either 40 to 50 percent bloom or two to three inches of new shoot growth from the crown.

For alfalfa growers, balancing pest management, harvest flexibility, and economic efficiency has long been a challenge.

The Alfalfa Market is projected to experience steady growth, with its market valuation rising from USD 25.30 billion in 2024 to USD 45.70 billion by 2033, reflecting a compound annual growth rate ...

During the spring there is generally limited environmental stress and the alfalfa crop can normally tolerate early cutting. Harvesting at the bud stage has allowed producers to get more cuttings ...

If you're looking for ways to use old jars to level up your gardening game, growing alfalfa sprouts is a great choice. Growing alfalfa sprouts in a jar is an easy and convenient way to get your ...

Plans underway for 2020 Alfalfa Harvest Alert Project University of Minnesota Extension is working with the Central Minnesota Forage Council, agribusinesses and farmers on the Alfalfa Harvest ...

To grow alfalfa sprouts at home, soak 2 tablespoons of seeds in cool water for 8-12 hours, then rinse and drain thoroughly. Harvest the sprouts on day 6, when the leaves are open and most of them ...

Another possible factor affecting alfalfa and forage prices in the Midwest, he believes, comes from the Pacific Northwest growing region, which normally exports a lot of forage overseas.

That will show you the Alfalfa Weevil Growing Degrees accumulation. The Hays Mesonet has 167 degree days accumulation at the ...