Midwest Forage
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Association dedicated to enhancing the forage industry through leadership, research, and education.
Joined January 2014
NRCS added a scenario to the 328 Practice for Conservation Crop Rotation to include alfalfa. MN, MI, ND, SD, and WI are included in the states that have adopted the practice and have released payment scenarios. Those payments range from $64.40-$77.47/acre.
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Did you know when you buy alfalfa seed from the participating brands of the Alfalfa Checkoff, you're making more than just a seasonal planting decision? You're investing in the future growth of the entire alfalfa industry!
The Alfalfa Checkoff officially relaunched! Each bag of seed you purchase contributes $1.50 to the alfalfa checkoff. Your purchases help to drive innovation to ensure alfalfa maintains a competitive edge in an evolving market.
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The Midwest Forage Association, Wisconsin Custom Operators, and Professional Nutrient Applicators Association of Wisconsin invite exhibitors to join us for the 2025 Symposium on February 17-19, 2025.
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Alfalfa: The queen of forages and her court - Article includes reference to Wisconsin research showing about a 10% boost in corn yield in corn fields following alfalfa versus corn fields that had previously already been in corn. Check out the full article
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This summers rainfall had multiple direct and indirect effects on alfalfa forage yield and quality. On most soils there is adequate water for good forage growth, but untimely rainfall has had some detrimental effects. See the problems and solutions at
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RT @NAFANews: Two upcoming forage meetings include a listening session for development of the new Alfalfa Revenue Crop Insurance program. V…
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MFA got Clippings in their inbox yesterday. One article talks about the benefits to growing grasses and legumes together in mixtures for forage including the ability to withstand environmental extremes.
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From an alfalfa seed site in the Touchet Valley of Washington.
Tripping an alfalfa flower is a process that releases pollen from the petal sheath. This process is usually done by bees and in the Touchet Valley, pollination can be done with alkali bees.
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Hay prices were slightly lower for June hay sales according to the Hay Market Demand & Price Report for the Upper Midwest. Prime alfalfa hay averaged $207/ton for large squares, $337/ton for small squares, & $160/ton for large rounds.
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RT @NAFANews: New... Alfalfa Revenue Crop Insurance program under development. Join the Listening Session June 11 at 6:30 pm CDT for a pro…
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Hay demand and prices were fairly steady for April. Prime alfalfa hay (greater than 151 RFV/RFQ) averaged $228/ton for large squares, $171/ton for large rounds, and $311/ton for small squares. See more at:
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Wednesday keynote, “Custom Farming Around The World”. Luke Keulers-Beek talked about his Netherlands based custome business. #DellsSymposium2024
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Symposium kicks off with Jolene Brown, a family business consultant. She will speak again at 11 am. #DellsSymposium2024.
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Back to Our Roots: Managing Alfalfa for Yield & Environment and Optimizing Forage Quality to Maximize Milk Production are two of the many presentations offered at MFA's Tour de Forage held throughout Minnesota Wednesday, January 22-24. Dr. Joshua Gamble, USDA-ARS, is the keynote.
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A new forage inventory spreadsheet has been developed by the Division of Extension University of Wisconsin-Madison to help farmers prepare and plan for forage feeding and storage needs.
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NAFA’s Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar (AITS) was held in St Paul, MN last week. Craig Sheaffer talked about how the projected patterns are impacting alfalfa.
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Beware of Halloween Hay ... Be careful when considering taking a late cutting of alfalfa advises Mike Rankin, of Hay & Forage Grower magazine. His article discusses the considerations farmers should make before taking a late cutting going in to winter.
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OSU Extension educator offers pluses & minuses of bale grazing: #forages #grazing #bale-grazing https://www.farmanddairy.com/columns/could-bale-grazing-work-for-you/795185.html
#forages #grazing #balegrazing
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RT @ISU_IPM: The NEW Corn and Soybean Field Guide from @ISUExtension has arrived! Stock up for winter meetings and equip your crop scouts…
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Check out these five steps toward having a strong mineral supplement program for your beef cow-calf herd: #forages #livestock
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