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Alfalfa production tips following a cool, wet spring

May 3, 2023

The cool spring temperatures that are good for the snowpack, when combined with a wet spring, may present some potential problems for alfalfa stands.

Le rôle de la luzerne dans l’agriculture durable

La luzerne est une culture impressionnante dont la contribution à la réalisation des objectifs de durabilité est largement passée inaperçue.

May 1, 2023

Emily Meccage

Au cours des dernières années, nous avons assisté à une recrudescence des pratiques agricoles durables et des recherches connexes, principalement en raison de l’intérêt accru pour l’amélioration de la santé des sols, le recyclage des nutriments et la séquestration du carbone.

New virus in Magic Valley alfalfa

April 20, 2023

John O'Connell

UI plant virologist Alexander Karasev took the alfalfa samples in 2020 while collecting symptomatic foliage in a field at the future site of Idaho CAFE near Rupert. Karasev named the newly discovered disease Snake River virus, after the Snake River Valley in which the field is located.

Forage Market Insights: Positive signs for production

Here’s Progressive Forage’s monthly look at factors impacting hay markets for April-May 2023.

April 10, 2023

Dave Natzke

A slight increase in hay acreage and yield-boosting moisture conditions in some regions provide hope for increased forage production in 2023.

Maximize seeding yield: Plant early

Inspect new alfalfa stands about a week after freezing temperatures. If populations are inadequate for long-term productive stands, no-till alfalfa seed to thicken the stand.

April 10, 2023

Craig Sheaffer

Spring seedings provide optimal temperatures and moisture for the establishment and growth of alfalfa.

Economic update: February 2023 DMC payments top $122 million

Here’s an update of factors impacting your dairy income for the week of April 2-8.

April 5, 2023

Dave Natzke

Factoring into dairy feed costs, 2023 dry hay acreage is expected to rebound slightly from last year’s 115-year low.

Best of both worlds: Interseeding alfalfa into corn

The reason for this somewhat “out of the box” idea is to attempt to establish alfalfa a full year earlier than a conventional crop rotation would allow.

March 7, 2023

Jerry Clark

Alfalfa producers know that any road to profitability starts with good alfalfa stand establishment.

West: Spring turnout: Managing lactation and preventing grass tetany

March 1, 2023

Meranda Small

With spring turnout coming up, producers need to keep the nutritional demands of lactation and risks of grass tetany in mind as they prepare cattle for greener pastures.