Alfalfa Grassland, Hay and Forage Field Crops
Alfalfa Grassland, Hay and Forage Field Crops
This leguminous plant, botanic name Medicago sativa, is commonly called Alfalfa in North America. It is also known in English as lucerne, and as purple medic, among a variety of other names. It is grown as a pasture crop. This category deals with the scientific aspects of its cultivation.
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Soil and Nutrient Management of Alfalfa - Alfalfa has a high demand for nutrients compared to other crops. Information on testing soils, recommended nutrient levels and subsequent management.
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Alfalfa Plant Diseases and Damage - Links to images and articles about diseases affecting alfalfa plants and crops.
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Oklahoma Alfalfa - Production information including tips, extension publications, photos, facts, and trivia.
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Alfalfa Management In North Dakota - Information on growth and production.
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University of Wisconsin Extension: Alfalfa - Covers variety selection, plant growth, pest management environmental effects, cutting schedules, and other information on crop production and management.
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National Alfalfa Information System (NAIS) - Informational and educational resources on alfalfa production, management, and utilization intended for individuals involved in marketing, advising farmers and ranchers, and producing or using alfalfa.
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Pennsylvania State University Forages: Alfalfa - Covers characteristics, establishment, grazing, and fertility information.
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Organic Alfalfa Production - This publication discusses the basic cultural requirements of the crop, the management of insect pests and diseases including root, crown and foliar diseases, nematodes, vertebrate pests, weed controls, economics and marketing.
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Alfalfa Council - Develops publications and programs covering a wide range of subjects of concern to alfalfa growers.
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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Publications: Alfalfa - Online publications on growing and managing alfalfa crops.
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Alfalfa - Discusses crop history, varieties, and planting.
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University of California Alfalfa Workgroup - Information on symposia proceedings, research, testing, seed production, and the alfalfa industry in California.
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Autotoxicity in Alfalfa - Article describing how old, living alfalfa plants or residual litter from old plants can destroy or greatly reduce the vigor of new alfalfa plants.
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