The farmer planted this mix on March 30:
25 pounds alfalfa
3 pounds CISCO Dry Hay Grass Mix
3 pounds STF-43 Forage Tall Fescue
35 pounds Spring Triticale
He noted that it “seems to be the perfect amount [of triticale].” It “kept weeds out but didn’t seem to slow down the alfalfa like heavier amounts did.”
So far, the grass component of the mix is still fairly short and not visible in the available pics.
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Depending on region, livestock type, and forage source, it is safe to say many livestock producers could be planning to augment forage stands as soon as possible this spring. Having a better understanding of what alfalfa stands might look like in a couple of months will help guide those decisions. Alfalfa injury or death (from winter weather OR overall plant hardiness) occurs because of a myriad of factors:
Read MoreI’ve started to receive a lot of questions from our dealers and farmers about fall management in alfalfa stands and how dry soil conditions and a shortage of available forage might be cause for us to re-assess our normal plans for this year’s situation. Here are my thoughts on the top two questions I have received.
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