EC03-153 Selecting Alfalfa Varieties for Nebraska

Authors

Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Michael Trammell, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Charles A. Shapiro, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
David D. Baltensperger, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

ORCID IDs

Charles A. Shapiro

Date of this Version

2003

Comments

© 2003, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

The most important variety decision on many farms and ranches is the selection of alfalfa. The choice of alfalfa variety affects production for three to ten or more years, whereas varieties of annual crops can be changed annually. Yield potential, pest resistance, and seed price should be considered when selecting alfalfa varieties in Nebraska.