General Information
Variety Selection
Biotechnology
Fertilization
Irrigation
Weed Control
Insect Control
Forage Quality and Testing
Alfalfa Marketing & Economics
Equipment & Harvest Management
RELATED LINKS
Alfalfa Vairety Selection Data:
by Region
by Year
Experimental Results
California Alfalfa Acreages Map
Alfalfa Publications
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
2006/2007 Fall Dormancy & Pest
Resistance Ratings Leaflet
Pest Resistance Recommendations
Company Contacts
Alfalfa Manual
IMPORTANT LINKS
2006 Agronomy Progress Report #294
Explanation of Fall Dormancy Methods
Alfalfa Seed Production in California
| REGION | % CA PRODUCTION |
CUT SYSTEM |
FALL DORM RATINGS |
LOCATIONS |
| Intermountain Areas (N. Cal) | 15% | 3 | 2-5 | Tulelake, Scott Valley |
| Sacramento Valley | 11% | 6-7 | 4-9 | Davis |
| San Joaquin Valley | 50% | 8 | 7-10 | Kearney , West Side |
| Low Desert Regions | 23% | 8-9 | 8-10 | El Centro, Blythe |