Bruce Anderson
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- Emeritus Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Optimizing Your First Cutting of Alfalfa
May 9, 2018
If high quality hay is your goal, don't delay harvest. However, if you're looking to rebuild your hay supply, letting it grow almost until bloom will provide more feed while using water resources more efficiently.
Postemergence Weed Control in Alfalfa
May 9, 2018
New alfalfa seedlings do not compete well with weeds and are best managed when small. Here are management tips for when you mow or use chemical control measures.
Thickening Alfalfa with Cereals to Boost First Cutting Yields
April 20, 2018
Are some of your alfalfa stands a little thinner than you would like or does it look like you'll be haying fewer acres of alfalfa this year.
Consider No-till Seeding Alfalfa This Year
April 6, 2018
No-till seeding alfalfa can help preserve crop residue on the soil surface, reduce soil erosion, limit weed seeds on the soil surface, and perhaps most importantly this year, help conserve soil moisture.
Plan Herbicide Use Now to Allow for Annual Forages Later
March 29, 2018
Don't limit your planting options later due to your herbicide selection this spring. Consider whether you can control weeds and maintain the flexibility to plant any forage later just by making a small change in the herbicides you use now.
Adding Grass to Thinning Alfalfa Offers a Win-Win
March 15, 2018
Thin alfalfa stands can be rejuvenated by interseeding grasses and converting the field to pasture or haying as a grass-alfalfa mixture. The diversity offers a win for both the land and the livestock.
Checking Alfalfa For Winter Injury
March 15, 2018
Bitter cold spells and desiccating winds in early winter may have endangered alfalfa stands. Evaluate alfalfa stands soon to determine their viability and the potential need for replanting or rotating to another crop.
Q&A: How do I determine a fair pasture rental rate?
March 9, 2018
What are some of the reasons why you would choose either a per-acre or a per cow-calf pair to determine pasture rental rate? Extension Forage Specialist Bruce Anderson discusses several benefits of each method.