A forage specialist says the wet start to the year has impacted alfalfa production and quality, and dairy producers may need to consider alternative forages. Keith Johnson is an Extension specialist with Purdue University. “One that I think about that might work is planting a late to mature soybean that would give a good quality crop,” he says. “We’re talking about varieties that would not be adapted for grain production at this point – but would be late to mature and continue to be vegetative.” He tells Brownfield producers will need to evaluate their forage and pasture situation as the summer progresses and plan accordingly.
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