New research suggests alfalfa growers can get away with less
fertilizer.
University of Minnesota Extension nutrient management specialist Daniel Kaiser says the study zeroed in on fall-applied potassium.
“To help the alfalfa over-winter in our harsher climate. And one of the things we saw over four years of multiple varieties is that over-wintering effect really isn’t that important at this point in time.”
He tells Brownfield the data shows no difference between
spring alfalfa stands that received potassium in the fall and those that did
not.
Continue reading Study shows alfalfa doesn’t need potassium in the fall at Brownfield Ag News.
