drafted the voluntary program for farmers to temporarily stop watering Alfalfa, Bermuda grass, or Klein grass in the summer — crops that can withstand going dry for a short while. The idea is to ...

Monitor Crop Stress – Alfalfa generally maintains production during short periods of dry weather because of its deep and extensive root system. However, during extended periods of dry weather ...

Alfalfa historical high dry matter yields (6-12 tons/acre), versatility of products (hay, greenchop, silage, haylage), and almost year-long forage production, from mid/late March to late November ...

Alfalfa and hay producers are watching drought conditions and dairy demand as they plan for 2025, David Murray writes.