1. Eleven alfalfa selections were studied at the blossom stage of development in an attempt to relate proportion of flowers tripped by insect pollinators to certain characteristics of the blossoms.

As spring brought warmer temperatures and rain, Minnesota’s alfalfa fields hosted many a winged creature, as well as University of Minnesota Extension educators conducting the work of the Alfalfa ...

The romance between bees and flowers is not always gentle. Alfalfa flowers, for instance, can be brutal. Last week Dr. Ephraim Hixson of the University of Nebraska was trying to make alfalfa flowers ...

Mark A. Schoenbeck, Stephen J. Temple, Gian B. Trepp, Juerg M Blumenthal, Deborah A. Samac, J. Stephen Gantt, Georgina Hernandez, Carroll P. Vance Journal of ...

What’s Your Crop’s Life Expectancy? - The intensity of cutting management (the number of cuttings made per year) should be based on the desired quality and life expectancy of the crop. If the goal is ...

Alfalfa, a plant renowned for its therapeutic features, has been utilized for numerous centuries. Its dense supply of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants contribute positively to total health.