Alfalfa Production

A (virtual) update on worms, weevils, and aphids in alfalfa
A virtual forage and alfalfa field day - our insect pest contribution This year, the Kearney Research and Extension Center Alfalfa and Forage Field Day went virtual. Attendees did not get the chance to look out over lush fields of alfalfa or towering...

Evaluating compost benefits in alfalfa hay for improved soil structure and fertility
We all recognize human health as a goal, but healthy soils is a key goal for farming operations, since healthy soils frequently result in higher yields and economic returns over time.  "Health" is often defined with a range of properties including...

Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Virtual Field Day: September 23, 2020
SIGN UP TODAY! Date: September 23, 2020 Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Zoom Meeting Registration: Click here to register. Registration fee: $9.23 What: UC Cooperative Extension will provide updates on applied...

Swarm of alfalfa caterpillars and armyworms in the Sacramento Valley may be the largest in 20 years
Many splotches on your windshield?  You are not alone. Summertime brings various worm pests, including beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) and western yellowstriped armyworm (Spodoptera praefica), and alfalfa caterpillars (Colias eurytheme)....

Natural Enemies Are Important For Control Of The Aphid Complex In Alfalfa – A Case Study
"The enemy of my enemy is my friend" holds true in entomology as well! The activity of natural enemies of pests (beneficial insects) is a key component of Integrated Pest Management in alfalfa to prevent pest resurgence and secondary pest...