OKLAHOMA ALFALFA PRODUCTION CALENDAR

Grazing

  • Winter grazing of alfalfa helps reduce insect infestations and does not hurt alfalfa yield or stand persistence. For best results have stocking density high enough to remove all the forage in a couple of weeks. It is also important to remove cattle during rainy periods. 
  • Grazing seedling stands is rarely justified. Plants need all the green top growth possible for development of strong root systems. An exception would be to graze weedy grasses that are shading seedling alfalfa plants. 

Short Production Tips for January

Information Capsules

Short OSU Extension Publications

OSU Extension Circulars

Grazing Photographs

 

 

 

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