A Minnesota crop and dairy farmer is encouraged by soil moisture levels to begin the growing season. Charles Krause milks ...

Yield tops Dan Undersander’s list of considerations for an alfalfa variety, for the simple reason that profitability increases with yield.

When mid-October or later harvests are made, a high stubble (6 inches) should be left for ground cover to protect the crowns and to catch snow for added insulation. Companion Crop Alfalfa - Spring ...

What are cover crops? A cover crop is a special plant that farmers grow not for eating but to improve the soil. These crops, like buckwheat or alfalfa, are great for making farming more sustainable.

An extension crops educator encourages growers to assess alfalfa conditions. Dave Nicolai is with the University of Minnesota ...