In this episode, Dr. Emily Meccage, senior manager of research and development at Forage Genetics International, and Dave Ribeiro, a California dairy farmer, discuss Riberio’s experience with growing and feeding alfalfa on his dairy farm and what HarvXtra alfalfa offers dairy producers.

Season 6, Episode 34


This episode is sponsored by Forage Genetics International.

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For more than 30 years, FGI has led the alfalfa industry by breeding, developing and producing premier alfalfa seed and technologies that have advanced farm operations across the country. FGI’s innovative genetic discoveries, variety developments and cutting-edge alfalfa trait technologies have led to the creation of several patented traits and technology in alfalfa, including HarvXtra® Alfalfa with Roundup Ready® Technology, as well as varieties with the UltraCut® alfalfa disease package. Forage Genetics International is the only alfalfa trait provider in the industry that is solely devoted to the relentless pursuit of advancement in the alfalfa industry.


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