Alfalfa has a high demand for nutrients compared to other crops. Information on testing soils, recommended nutrient levels and subsequent ...

Covers variety selection, plant growth, pest management environmental effects, cutting schedules, and other information on crop production and management.

This publication discusses the basic cultural requirements of the crop, the management of insect pests and diseases including root, crown ...

Online publications on growing and managing alfalfa crops.

Article describing how old, living alfalfa plants or residual litter from old plants can destroy or greatly reduce the vigor ...

Production information including tips, extension publications, photos, facts, and trivia.

Develops publications and programs covering a wide range of subjects of concern to alfalfa growers.

The identification and life cycle of the alfalfa weevil are discussed along with economic thresholds and management using cultural, biological ...

Identification features of this pest, its migratory habits, symptoms of the damage caused and management and control measures that can ...

Photographs and information on the damage done by this insect, its description, life history and biological and chemical controls.

These insects contain a blistering agent which is toxic to horses and cattle. This article provides information on their life ...

Descriptions of physiological disorders, deficiencies, drought and frost damage.

An identification guide to the fungal diseases that may infect this crop, with many photographs, brief descriptions of the symptoms ...

Information on the damage done by the stem nematode, Ditylenchus dipsaci, with photographs of infected plants.

Photographs and information on how to identify this infection, caused by Corynebacterium insidiosum, and possible management strategies.