Growing Alfalfa, HarvXtra, & Optimizing Yield
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Are you interested in starting an alfalfa stand for hay production? You won’t want to miss this episode with an expert in the industry! Hosts Ryan Priest and Sal Sama are joined by special guest, Emily Meccage, PhD for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Emily is the Product and Development Manager at Forage Genetics International, a leader in the alfalfa industry devoted to increasing alfalfa yield, performance, and hardiness.
On today’s episode, you’ll learn about HarvXtra, which is a genetically-modified alfalfa trait that allows growers to improve the digestibility of the alfalfa or delay harvest for higher yields. You’ll also learn about typical alfalfa harvests throughout the United States, nitrogen credits, and transitioning to an alfalfa stand. On top of that, you’ll get a glimpse into what’s in the pipeline for Forage Genetics International. For those looking to get into growing alfalfa, you’ll gain some valuable insight today!
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