Foragecast
Welcome to Foragecast, a podcast from Forage Genetics. Each month we take a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems.
Episodes
13 episodes
Foragecast Episode 13 - The Future of Forage Research - Alfalfa Panel
Join our host Dr. Emily Meccage with four highly regarded agronomists and forage specialists with close to a combined 200 years of forage experience:Dr. Dan Unde...
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Foragecast Episode 12 - Alfalfa benefits for horses
"Alfalfa is the cheese on top of the broccoli" Join us as we talk with Dr. Krishona Martinson from the University of Minnesota. In this episode we discuss the many benefits...
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Foragecast Episode 11 - Herbicide carryover in alfalfa Part 2
This episode is part 2 with Randy Welch and Dr. Emily Meccage. In this series, they discuss tips and watch-outs on herbicide carryover in alfalfa. In part 2 they discuss the impact of:TillageRain...
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Foragecast Episode 10 - Herbicide carryover in alfalfa
This week Dr. Emily Meccage joins Randy Welch, alfalfa agronomist to discuss herbicide carryover.In this episode, they share tips and watch outs so you can raise better alfalfa in the future. Did you know, herbicide carry...
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Foragecast Episode 9 - Tips on growing Forage Sorghum
Did you know sorghum is 30% more efficient in nitrogen and water usage than corn?On this episode of Foragecast we get tips on growing Forage Sorghum with Matt Sowder, a sorghum enthusiast and expert in the industry. He does a gre...
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Foragecast Episode 8 - Alfalfa Myth Busting
Myth: Alfalfa doesn't work well in the south.Fact: Alfalfa does work! Seeing is believing. Dr. Jennifer Tucker debunked the myth that alfalfa isn't suitable in the south when she partnered with the 'got bermuda gra...
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Foragecast Episode 7 - Nutritional Impacts of Alfalfa for Livestock
Dr. David Weakley, Director of Forage Nutrition Research, joins this week to discuss how to best evaluate the nutritional impacts of alfalfa for livestock diets.Want to better understand the importance of high-quality forage test...
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Foragecast Episode 6 - Tips From a Farmer on Growing the Best Alfalfa
In Episode 6, Emily talks with farmer Sam Brandenburg about his experience with HarvXtra. Sam farms over 2,000 acres of corn, soybeans and alfalfa and has a cow-calf beef operation.In our conversation, Sam discusses how he rotates h...
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Foragecast Episode 5 - Ten Reasons Why Alfalfa is Highly Suitable for the West
On this episode of Foragecast we discuss the article, "Ten Reasons Why Alfalfa is Highly Suitable for the West" with Dr. Earl Creech. I...
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Foragecast Episode 4 - Benefits of HarvXtra for the Whole Farm
Phil Bollman grew up on a dairy farm and has a passion for alfalfa. He has experience as a dairy nutritionist and in this episode he talks with us about why HarvXtra can be so important in the diet. We will dive deeper ...
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Foragecast Episode 3 - Benefits of Including Alfalfa in Crop Rotations- Part 2
Join us this week as we continue our conversation with Dr. Craig Sheaffer. Listen as we discuss the positive benefits of including alfalfa in crop rotations, it’s potential impact on soil and water quality, as well as overall pest management be...
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Foragecast Episode 2 - Benefits of Including Alfalfa in Crop Rotations
Dig up roots with us as we talk to Dr. Craig Sheaffer in this week’s Foragecast episode. We will discuss the benefits of alfalfa’s nitrogen credits, and how this can be important for your crop rotations.
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Foragecast Episode - Herbicide Management within Alfalfa (Bonus: a hidden benefit)
Host: Emily MeccageWant to learn more about herbicide management within alfalfa and get a hidden benefit? Join our conversation with Dr. Undersander about the benefits of Roundup Ready Alfalfa. About ForagecastTake a de...
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