Expanding alfalfa’s role on the farm in the future
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January 25, 2024

Expanding alfalfa’s role on the farm in the future

Just as humans can enjoy the benefits of “super foods,” so too can farms enjoy “super crops.” Just look at alfalfa, a perennial forage legume which normally lives four to eight years, but can live more than 20 years, depending on variety and climate. It’s an oldie but a goodie when it comes to

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