Alfalfa Harvest Delayed? Adjust Cutting Height
Two weeks of intermittent rains have delayed alfalfa harvest for many producers. As of Sunday, May 29, first cutting had been taken on 31% of the state's alfalfa crop, ahead of last year's 19% and the five-year average of 27%. If you weren't one of the lucky growers who got theirs cut and put up before more more rains came, you may want to consider adjusting your cutting height.
Potato Leafhoppers Feeding in Alfalfa Earlier than Normal
Assess Condition of Alfalfa Fields at First Harvest
First cutting of alfalfa is here or approaching rapidly and presents a good time to evaluate field conditions and plan management.
Aphids Active in Nebraska Spring Alfalfa
Scout for Alfalfa and Clover Leaf Weevils
Postemergence Weed Control in Alfalfa
How Early Can Alfalfa be Cut?
First cutting often is the most important cutting of the year. It usually produces the most yield and its forage quality changes fastest from day to day. Alfalfa started growing like gangbusters this spring, is almost knee high in some places, and could be ready to cut soon.