Agronomist encourages farmers to inspect alfalfa stands

Agronomist encourages farmers to inspect alfalfa stands

An agronomist says farmers should inspect their alfalfa stands while they are waiting for good planting weather.

Aricka Roberson with Pioneer tells Brownfield the mild winter left most alfalfa fields in good shape, but it’s still a good idea to get out and look for signs of slow green-up, asymmetrical growth, uneven growth, and she says dig up a few roots. “We’re going to want to see a firm and white tissue with little evidence of root rot.