Planting forages
Alfalfa production
Alfalfa production spans several years, so it’s important to start with the most productive stands possible. With successful planting, you can avoid stand losses and maximize yield.
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Strategies for establishing optimal alfalfa in Minnesota
- How to select fields and mitigate nutrient deficiencies.
- Features of a proper seedbed.
- Optimal seeding dates, depth and rate.
Reducing autotoxicity in alfalfa
- Alfalfa management strategies to reduce autotoxicity.
- How much time to allow between termination of an old stand and reseeding.
- Research on autotoxicity treatments in Minnesota.
- What to look for in a field and variety.
- Planting guidance: Timing, preparation, depth, rate, equipment and more.
- Guidance on managing harvest, fertilizers, pests and more.
Strategies for establishing alfalfa-grass mixtures in Minnesota
- Benefits of alfalfa-grass mixtures.
- What to look for in alfalfa and grass varieties.
- Recommended seeding rates and cutting height at harvest.
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