EC02-153 Selecting Alfalfa Varieties for Nebraska 2002

Authors

Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Michael Trammell, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Charles A. Shapiro, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Patrick E. Reece, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

ORCID IDs

Charles A. Shapiro

Date of this Version

2002

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 2002, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

Yield potential, pest resistance and seed price should be considered when selecting alfalfa varieties in Nebraska. 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 10 or more years, whereas varieties of annual crops can be changed every year. Many alfalfa varieties are available from private and public plant breeders. Over the years, yield trials conducted at widely distributed Nebraska locations have tested most varieties sold in the state.