Alfalfa Production

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...

“I’ll be BACK” - Managing Blue Alfalfa Aphids in Alfalfa
“I'll be back!” And, they are, with a vengeance! Just like the Terminator, those pesky blue alfalfa aphids are once again wreaking havoc in alfalfa fields, including those just breaking dormancy in colder climates. They are also showing up...

Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium to Feature Irrigation Workshop, Pest Management, and Forage Quality Mini-Symposium
How about a trip to beautiful Reno with >500 of your closest friends?   Please join us for the 2019 Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium Optimizing Yield and Quality in Irrigated Forages 19-21 November, 2019, Grand Sierra Hotel, Reno,...

The End of Chlorpyrifos in California will Profoundly Impact Alfalfa IPM and Pest Resistance: What are the Alternatives?
The end is near for chlorpyrifos (Lorsban) applications in many California crops, now on a faster timetable than previously anticipated. This results from a recent agreement between CA Department of Pesticide Regulation (CA-DPR) and pesticide...

2019 Annual UC Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at Kearney Scheduled for September
2019 Annual Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Thursday, September 19, 2019 UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier 9240 S. Riverbend Ave. NO COST TO ATTEND  Get ready for a half day of forage research demonstrations and...