Alfalfa Production

Organic alfalfa hay cost study released
A new study that outlines costs and returns of establishing and producing organic alfalfa hay has been released by UC Cooperative Extension, the UC Agricultural Issues Center and the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource...

Alfalfa-Grains Virtual Field Day to be Held May 12
Please join us on May 12th from 1PM - 4:30PM for the 2021 UC Small Grains/Alfalfa-Forages Virtual Field Day! Great opportunity to learn about alfalfa weed control, insect control, alfalfa varieties, and how to cope with the evolving 2021 drought! ...

Drought Conditions May Increase the Chances for Risky Levels of Nitrate in Forages
Looking a little dry out there?  Dry conditions mean it's good to be cautious about nitrate toxicity in forage crops, particularly small grain hay, grasses, and anything weedy! Nitrates can harm or even kill animals. Growers should test...

Vertebrate Pest Management Training Happening This Week
Gophers, ground squirrels, and meadow voles are among the most important pests in California alfalfa fields.  Training in vertebrate pest management and control is being held, starting tomorrow for the next few days in virtual webinars. Sign up...

Drought coming? Start irrigation early! – For alfalfa, you need to fill that soil profile!
Looking a little dry out there? January and February of 2021 were some of the driest months on record, with near Zero (1.7”) precipitation in Northern California. Things don't look good for summer. What can alfalfa growers do under these...

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