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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.
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Foragecast Episode 5 - Ten Reasons Why Alfalfa is Highly Suitable for the West
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On this episode of Foragecast we discuss the article, "Ten Reasons Why Alfalfa is Highly Suitable for the West" with Dr. Earl Creech. In the conversation, we talk about how alfalfa has the ability to survive an incredible range of environmental conditions, elevations and can adapt based on how much moisture it has available. Join us!
Ten Reasons why alfalfa is highly suitable for the West:
Ten Reasons why alfalfa is highly suitable for the West:
- High Water Use Efficiency
- Irrigation Flexibility
- Low Input
- Resilient and adaptable
- Benefits other crops in rotation
- Improves Soil, Water, and Air Quality
- Pollinator and Insect Diversity
- Wildlife Habitat
- Harvest Flexibility and Storage
- Low Risk and Local Food Production
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Due to factors outside of Forage Genetics International’s (FGI) control, such as weather, crop production patterns, and other factors, results to be obtained, including but not limited to yields or financial performance, cannot be predicted or guaranteed by FGI. Results may vary.
Due to factors outside of Forage Genetics International’s (FGI) control, such as weather, crop production patterns, and other factors, results to be obtained, including but not limited to yields or financial performance, cannot be predicted or guaranteed by FGI. Results may vary.