FIND ALFALFA VARIETIES

We offer the largest and most diverse selection of alfalfa seed varieties.

Alfalfa Varieties Resources

FIND SORGHUM HYBRIDS

Our fast growing and high yielding hybrid sorghum varieties by offer farmers unparalleled performance.

FIND SUNFLOWER HYBRIDS

Proven top performing sunflower hybrids to meet grower expectations around the world.

HAY IS IN SHORT SUPPLY

Western areas of the country hit by drought in 2021 are experiencing the same environmental growing conditions in 2022.

WAIT FOR IT: BE PATIENT AND PRUDENT WHEN PLANTING ALFALFA

There’s not much benefit to planting any crop in soil conditions that are too wet.

PLAN FOR 2024 WITH LATE SUMMER PLANTING

Late summer is a great time of year to plant a new stand if soil moisture is adequate for stand establishment.

These alfalfa plants are showing good crown development and early spring growth, following late summer planting the prior year. The crowns of these young plants are already developed well enough to exert four to six crown buds per plant, and put forth multiple stems per plant for good contribution to first-cut yield. Assuming you want at least 55 stems per square foot in order to avoid constraining yield potential, young plants of this stature would require at least 12-15 plants per square foot.

FORAGE INVENTORY & FEED UTILIZATION PLANNING: IMPORTANT PRECURSOR TO YOUR FORAGE GROWING PLAN

THE BUZZ ON ALFALFA SEED

Alfalfa seed growers can now predict more accurately the timing of leafcutter bee release based on alfalfa bloom.

WHAT’S YOUR CROPPING CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR WINTER-DAMAGED ALFALFA FOR SMALL GRAINS?

ARTICLE SERIES: BRINGING ALFALFA TO MARKET

A collection of Hay & Forage articles by Robin Newell, Vice President of North American Sales.

BRINGING ALFALFA TO MARKET TAKES MANY YEARS

Breeders strive to improve their germplasm lines over generations.

MULTIPLYING ALFALFA SEED WITH BEES AND COMBINES

Leafcutters are efficient pollinators for alfalfa seed production.

ALFALFA SEED MUST BE CLEANED TO ENSURE QUALITY

Alfalfa seed is cleaned to remove unwanted inert material, weed seed, and other crop seed.

IT’S ON THE TAG AND IN THE BAG

The next time you fill your seeder with alfalfa seed, take a look at the label to understand more about the purity and quality of the seed you’re planting.

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR ALFALFA CUTTING PLAN

The timing of first cutting can affect the total amount of forage you produce for the season

STAND ESTABLISHMENT AND SEEDING-YEAR WEED CONTROL REFRESHER

Let’s face it, alfalfa seedlings grow slower than the main weeds you contend with.

FORAGE FERTILITY MANAGEMENT: SECOND HALF

Soil testing, plant analysis, maintenance fertilization, and timely topdressing when needed, are tried and true practices for top forage production.

ESTIMATE FORAGE INVENTORY NOW TO HELP PLAN NEXT YEAR’S CROP

Each growing season unfolds a bit differently to affect total forage growth and the forage quality of your harvests.

ALFALFA STILL REIGNS IN DAIRY DIETS, BUT WATCH FOR SURPLUS RDP

Alfalfa packs a crude protein wallop like few other forages, providing a great combination of forage yield and relatively high crude protein.

REDUCE LODGING IN ALFALFA TO PRESERVE YIELD AND QUALITY ALFALFA

Count yourself blessed if you are an alfalfa grower who has never had to harvest a lodged alfalfa crop.

HOW RIGOROUS IS YOUR FEED INVENTORY PLAN?

Feed inventory planning and management is a foundational business activity for any dairy or cattle feeding operation.

 FORAGE TRENDS AND PROGNOSTICATION

To help you formulate your own forage prognosis, let’s first cover two major shifts occurring in U.S. forage production and utilization.

IS A TURNING POINT FOR ALFALFA ON THE HORIZON?

Whether you’re an alfalfa grower, cattle feeder, or dairyman, you have a vested interest in alfalfa acreage and alfalfa production in the U.S.

2015 FORAGE TRENDS AND PROGNOSTICATION

An uptick in 2015 newly seeded alfalfa acres might be expected if hay prices hold relatively more stable than declining grain commodity prices.

FORAGE TRENDS AND PROGNOSTICATION 2016

There is investment for genetic improvement in alfalfa, including through biotech methods.

MAKING ALFALFA GREAT AGAIN

What would it take to make alfalfa great again? What would be needed to restore alfalfa to its former production acreage across the U.S. ag landscape?

IS A TURNING POINT FOR ALFALFA ON THE HORIZON?

Alfalfa is vital for meeting ruminant forage needs in this vast country.