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Hot Off the Press – “Alfalfa Bermudagrass Management Guide”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                January 10, 2022 Contact: Beth Nelson, President St. Paul, MN – Alfalfa production in the South is not a new idea. In fact, many years ago, alfalfa was once the dominant perennial legume species used in the region. However, harsh environmental conditions and cheap nitrogen fertilizer soon eliminated many productive alfalfa […]

Cattle Reproduction: Nothing To It But Do It

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I have heard the phrase “nothing to it but to do it” all my life. For me, it translates to “put it on your calendar and it will happen.” As the end of the spring breeding season approaches, I wanted to encourage you to go ahead and schedule pregnancy diagnosis for your spring-breeding cows and […]

Frequently Asked Questions: Incorporating Alfalfa into Bermudagrass Systems

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Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is a perennial forage legume suited for hay, silage, or grazing management systems. The “Queen of Forages” is high yielding and produces excellent quality forage with high energy and protein. Alfalfa was once a dominant species utilized in the Southeast US. However, the harsh environment and elevated insect pressure soon eliminated […]

Alfalfa-Bermudagrass Budget

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Considering integrating alfalfa into your bermudagrass system but aren’t sure if it will all add up?  Check out this Extension budget tool developed by Chris Prevatt which estimates the costs of establishment, growing and grazing alfalfa-bermudgrass. This Extension tool has been developed as part of a multi-state research and Extension project funded through the 2017 […]

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