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Frost damage to alfalfa, Yolo Co, 2018

Alfalfa Crop Surviving Frosts in the Central Valley

March 8, 2018
By Rachael Long
Put on that jacket! This winter has been cold and dry, and many of our crops have felt it, including almonds, but also alfalfa! Fortunately, alfalfa has a high degree of tolerance but yields can also be reduced due to frost. Frost Damage.
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Harvesting alfalfa weevil research trials, 2017

Managing Weevils in Alfalfa Hay Production

February 2, 2018
By Rachael Long
It's that time of year again to watch for those evil alfalfa weevils! Weevils are key pests of alfalfa, causing yield and quality losses mainly to the first alfalfa hay cutting.
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