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Irrigated Alfalfa Manual

Welcome to the Irrigated Alfalfa Management publication site.

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This 24-chapter publication is designed to provide detailed, scientifically-based comprehensive information about the growth, production, management, and utilization of alfalfa grown under irrigation. This publication has been UC peer reviewed.

Seed Production

Seed Production

Alfalfa seed produced throughout the world is primarily used for forage production. The following articles provide an overview of alfalfa seed production techniques in California.

Manures and Alfalfa

Manures and Alfalfa

Learn about manures and integrating dairy manure water nutrient use with forage production in alfalfa.

Organic Alfalfa

Organic Alfalfa

Learn about the costs and methods of producing organic alfalfa hay.

Harvest Management

Harvest Management

Learn how to make important harvest management decisions for your alfalfa crop. Harvest timing and cutting schedules have a profound influence on nutritional quality, forage yield, stand life, and overall profitability.

Diagnostic Key

Diagnostic Key

Use this key to identify possible pests and diseases in alfalfa.

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