Tag: alfalfa
Managing weeds to improve alfalfa yield and quality
If weeds become a problem, they can compete or interfere for light, nutrients, water and space, directly influencing yield, quality and standability.
How to successfully establish alfalfa
We are approaching a good time period to establish alfalfa seedings. Have you thought about what needs to be done to successfully establish alfalfa?
Think ahead about weed control in alfalfa
The thinner alfalfa population allows weeds to encroach the field. Weeds can also be a problem if they weren't properly managed prior to seeding alfalfa.
How often should you cut alfalfa?
Learn how to adjust your harvesting schedule to increase alfalfa yields without sacrificing quality.
Farm pest biocontrol developed in N.Y. sought nationwide
Using biocontrol nematodes as a non-chemical management practice could reduce damage by alfalfa snout beetle and other field crop and fruit pests.
Time to seed alfalfa
Late-summer is an excellent time to establish alfalfa. Plant alfalfa from August 1st to August 15th in northern Ohio and until August 30th in southern Ohio.
Managing weeds in seedling alfalfa
Proper fertilization, use of disease-resistant varieties, insect control, cutting management, and use of herbicides are necessary to an alfalfa stand.
Managing weeds and alfalfa
Since alfalfa has begun to grow, metribuzin can't be applied to alfalfa this spring, unless you are in an area where plants have not begun to grow.
Alfalfa checkoff launched Jan. 1
SALEM, Ohio — The National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance kicked off the first-ever alfalfa checkoff Jan. 1 — the U.S. Alfalfa Farmer Research Initiative....
Battling weeds in alfalfa seedings
You can get the best weed control in your alfalfa fields simply by paying closer attention to alfalfa management.
