Getting the Most from Drought Stressed Forages Dan Undersander, Forage Agronomist Good management of moisture stressed forages will increase maintenance of a good stand and reduce the loss of forage production. Management of alfalfa, grass …
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Managing Hail Damaged Alfalfa and Red Clover
Dr Dan Undersander, University of Wisconsin For determination of keeping stand of new seedings: Determine whether or not the seedlings have developed crowns (pull a plant and feed if ridge between root and top growth …
Harvesting Alfalfa in 2012
Harvesting Alfalfa in 2012 Dr. Dan Undersander, University of Wisconsin Alfalfa growth started early this spring. We will likely harvest 2 to 3 weeks early to get dairy quality hay across most of the Midwest. …
Harvesting alfalfa after frost
Harvesting alfalfa after frost Dan Undersander, Forage Agronomist, University of Wisconsin Regarding questions about frost on alfalfa the following pieces of information should be kept in mind: Has the alfalfa has really frozen? – this …
Heaving in Alfalfa Fields
Heaving in Alfalfa Fields Dan Undersander, Forage Agronomy Extension Specialist Heaving is problem in some alfalfa stands each year in the Midwest. Heaving occurs on heavy soils that have high moisture contents. Repeated freezing and …
Photosensitization of Sheep and Goats from Switchgrass hay
Photosensitization of Sheep and Goats from Switchgrass hay Dan Undersander, Extension Forage Agronomist I have had a couple reports of photosensitization of sheep from feeding switchgrass hay. After feeding the hay a week or two, the …