…vetch, alfalfa, and wheat. Growing your own oats means you can make your own oatmeal. You could also try making Oat Milk. Oats are also used to ease inflamed skin…
New Alfalfa Pest Found in Low Desert Area
…for the entire alfalfa production system in the U.S.” While the new alfalfa pest has been found in multiple fields, Barman noted that is it not yet a critical concern….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-29-21
…alfalfa, information on the role that biostimulants play in IPM strategies, and a report on the upcoming Agricultural Outlook Forum. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Coming Up September 23
The annual Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day will be held in-person on Thursday, September 23. The event will take place at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center in…
USDA Announces Improvements to the Dairy Safety Net and New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
…to the Dairy Margin Coverage safety net program updating the feed cost formula to better reflect the actual cost dairy farmers pay for high quality alfalfa. This change will be…
Best Type of Hay to Buy Depends on the Animals Being Fed
…alfalfa and grass, while older beef cattle can eat just about any kind of hay – even if it’s a bit dusty or moldy. And, dairy cows require the most…
Tips for Providing/Buying Quality Feed for Livestock
…your hay came from because each is quite different. The location of where hay comes from is vital, especially if you are feeding alfalfa hay. Blister beetles, for instance, are…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-27-21
…the benefits of off-ground almond harvesting, and a new cost study that’s now available for organic alfalfa hay. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
New Cost Study Available for Organic Alfalfa Hay
…2019, organic alfalfa hay is a critical source of forage for California dairy farms. The study looks at the economics of using flood irrigation in the production of organic alfalfa…
Using Ag By-Products in California Dairy Feed Crucial for Sustainability
…The authors note that feed rations account for more than half of the cost of milk production. As dairy production grew over the past 30 years, California’s production of alfalfa…
Bagrada Bug Could Be Problematic for Desert Producers This Fall
…want to be on the lookout for fresh damage. “It’s pretty rare to get nymphs migrating into the field. It’s generally adults that are coming out of an alfalfa field,…
Registration Available for Alfalfa and Forage Virtual Field Day
The annual Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day is still happening this year but will be hosted online. On Wednesday, September 23, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources will be hosting…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…Land, Air, Water Resources and UCCE advisors Michelle Leinfelder-Miles and Rachael Long This project will demonstrate compost application to alfalfa for improving soil structure and fertility. Compost is not typically applied to alfalfa;…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…the proceedings of the 2019 Western Alfalfa and Forage Crops Symposium. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he has been giving talks via Zoom on Rhodes grass as a new emerging crop,…