Fertilizer Management in Alfalfa
AGR-210
Fertilizer Management in Alfalfa
Fertilizer Management in Alfalfa
Authored by: David Ditsch Lloyd Murdock Edwin Ritchey Greg Schwab
Abstract
Alfalfa is a high quality, valuable forage crop that can be successfully produced on most well-drained soils in Kentucky for hay, silage, and grazing. Fertilizing alfalfa can be uniquely challenging because it is a high-yielding crop that removes a tremendous amount of soil nutrients when compared to other crops grown in Kentucky. A thorough understanding of alfalfa's growth habits, nutrient requirements, and soil nutrient supply mechanisms is necessary to effectively manage fertilizer inputs and maximize profitability while minimizing environmental impact.
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English
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