Foragecast Episode 11 - Herbicide carryover in alfalfa Part 2

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 Undersander [https://experts.news.wisc.edu/experts/dan-undersander] - Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin * Dr.Glenn Shewmaker [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Glenn-Shewmaker]- Professor Emeritus, University of Idaho * Mylen Bohle, [https://cropandsoil.oregonstate.edu/users/mylen-bohle] Associate Professor, Oregon State University * Dr. Steve Fransen [https://css.wsu.edu/people/faculty/steven-fransen/], Professor at Washington State University In this episode we answer the questions: * What has improved in alfalfa? * What has you most excited about the future? * what is your best piece of advice for someone early in their career Learn more about the past and the future of alfalfa with this team! About Foragecast Take a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems. Legal 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 are based upon FGI controlled tests and field trials and public trials. Results may vary.

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 [https://ansci.umn.edu/people/krishona-l-martinson] from the University of Minnesota. In this episode we discuss the many benefits of alfalfa for horses. Some of the benefits of alfalfa for horses * More protein dense for elite horses * Higher digestible energy for horses needing higher calories * Non-structural carbs * Leafier, softer more palatable * Alfalfa has higher calcium which allows for buffering  and that helps with ulsers * Dietary influence of certain diseases About Foragecast Take a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems. Legal 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 are based upon FGI controlled tests and field trials and public trials. Results may vary.

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: * Tillage * Rainfall * Different active ingredients including; * Rate of herbicide - it's not the same as other chemistries * Deciding when to reseed Please join us to learn these tips and many more on herbicide carryover. About Foragecast Take a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems. Legal 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 are based upon FGI controlled tests and field trials and public trials. Results may vary.

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 carryover is commonly confused with disease? Tip: One way to help identify herbicide carryover vs disease is to look for patterns. Are there patterns where a sprayer may have overlapped? That could be carryover A spotty type of pattern may mean disease. To get more tips join us on this week's episode. About Foragecast Take a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems. Legal 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 are based upon FGI controlled tests and field trials and public trials. Results may vary.

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 great job discussing all the benefits this warm season grass has to offer. Learn why you should consider Forage Sorghum! About Foragecast Take a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems. Legal 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 are based upon FGI controlled tests and field trials and public trials. Results may vary.