Alfalfa Management Guide (eBook)

Dan Undersander is an extension agronomist in forages for the University of Wisconsin. Dennis Cosgrove is an extension agronomist in forages for the University of Wisconsin. Eileen Cullen is an extension entomologist for the University of Wisconsin. Craig Grau is an extension plant pathologist for the University of Wisconsin. Marlin E. Rice is an extension entomologist for Iowa State University. Mark Renz is an extension agronomist in weed control for the University of Wisconsin. Craig Schaeffer is a research agronomist for the University of Minnesota. Glen Shawmaker is an extension agronomist for the University of Idaho. Mark Sulc is an extenstion agronomist for The Ohio State University.

Establishment

Establishment
Select a field carefully
Test soil before planting
Select a good variety
Planting

Production
Fertilize annually
Irrigation
Manure management
Weed management

Disease management

Insect management

When to rotate

Harvest
Forage quality
Harvest management
Fall management
Hay and silage managementEstablishment
Select a field carefully
Test soil before planting
Select a good variety
Planting

Production
Fertilize annually
Irrigation
Manure management
Weed management

Disease management

Insect management

When to rotate

Harvest
Forage quality
Harvest management
Fall management
Hay and silage management