A new alfalfa variety from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada addresses the crop’s preference for ideal conditions by expanding the pH range in which it can be effectively grown, while bringing yield benefits.
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New alfalfa varieties under development
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada researchers breeding alfalfa tolerant to acidic soils, drought and flooding
Crop plots feature latest in seeds genetics and management
Several companies are also hosting demonstrations at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Crop plots feature latest in seeds genetics and several companies are also hosting demonstrations at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Research focuses on drought tolerant alfalfa
Yellow flowers could help scientists breed new varieties that cope with dry conditions
Exotic alfalfa varieties that produce white, blue, cream and yellow flowers are being looked at by plant breeders to improve the crop's drought tolerance.
Winter wheat crops quickly advance, alfalfa weevil seen active
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of May 16
Ontario’s crop season continues to be advanced of normal, which is especially evident in perennial and over-winter crop development. Crop heat units (CHU) and growing degree days (GDD) are significantly […] Read more
DLF buys Corteva’s alfalfa seed business
Business to be 'fully transitioned' after 2024 season
International forage and turf seed firm DLF is stretching its reach in the alfalfa market with a deal for Corteva Agriscience’s assets in that business. The Danish firm announced Wednesday […] Read more
Feed the crop that feeds the livestock!
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week ending September 4
For forage producers, the production year starts in the fall. What farmers do from mid-August to the end of the growing season impacts this winter’s feed inventory and next year’s […] Read more
DLF sowing the seeds of increased alfalfa breeding with Corteva aquisition
DLF has acquired Corteva Agriscience’s alfalfa breeding program, effective Sept. 1. “We have consistently aimed to establish a strong presence in alfalfa across all our global markets, including North America,” […] Read more
A soil health investigation
It took old and new technology to diagnose compaction as the culprit
The soil on Ken Mitchell’s alfalfa and corn fields looked good on paper but the reality was less than stellar in terms of production. The 100-acre block was the focus […] Read more
Saudi Arabia highly dependent on grain imports
Alfalfa more profitable for domestic growers
MarketsFarm — While Saudi Arabia is a giant among the oil-producing countries of the world, the desert kingdom does produce small amounts of grain. With a population that’s about one […] Read more
Alfalfa autoxicity test would be useful tool
Not all factors behind autotoxicity are known but research is providing further answers
Research at Michigan State University (MSU) aims to develop a test to determine alfalfa autotoxicity in a field, similar to tests for detecting residual herbicide that could damage a crop. […] Read more