Alfalfa Resources
Our office has a great source of resource please contact us for copies of below documents.
University of CA Alfalfa & Forages will direct you to the University of CA Alfalfa & Forages website. We address educational, research, and grower/public issues for the state's alfalfa and forage crops which occupy more than 2 million irrigated acres in CA. We provide an interdisciplinary approach to pest management, water resources, irrigation, forage quality, cropping systems, economics, alternative forages, seed genetics, biotechnology, and environmental issues as these relate to forage systems.
Alfalfa Management Manual was published in 5646 the intent of this manual is to provide growers, advisors, and consultants involved in the alfalfa industry with a comprehensive guide to alfalfa production and management in the Intermountain region. Contributors were University of California Farm Advisors and Specialists. We have attempted to assemble into one publication the most current information and recommendations on all area of alfalfa management, including stand establishment, fertilizer use, irrigation, pest management, harvesting, forage quality, grazing, and management of depleted stands.
Alfalfa Variety Trial Results: The 2021 CA Alfalfa Variety Trial Results are now available.
Fall Irrigation of Forages: Fall Irrigation of Forages? Generally, it's not needed however timing depends upon the forage.
Fall Management of Pastures and Grass: Fall Management of Pastures and Grass Hay Fields in Drought Years.
Spring Framing Tips in Drought Year
Strategies for Farming in Limited Water
Irrigation Articles on Utilizing Soil: Moisture Monitoring to Improve Alfalfa and Pasture Irrigation Management