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Re-establishing Alfalfa, ‘queen of forages’

Re-establishing Alfalfa, ‘queen of forages’

Alfalfa is often referred to as the “Queen of Forages” but perceived lack of persistence and low soil pH levels in the southern United States are keeping this queen from her throne.

Liliane Silva, Clemson Extension forages specialist and field day coordinator, advises growers to scout fields for diseases and pests. (Right click to open image in new tab)
Liliane Silva, Clemson Extension forages specialist and field day coordinator, advises growers to scout fields for diseases and pests.

To help producers learn how to help alfalfa regain royalty, researchers from Clemson University, Auburn University, the University of Georgia (UGA) and the University of Florida (UF) teamed up to host an Alfalfa in the South Field Day for more than 100 participants from South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, at FoxPipe Farm in Laurens, South Carolina.

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