Every fall, there can be some situations where there can be the potential to graze alfalfa. In some cases, the alfalfa may not have been big enough to warrant haying or maybe you have an alfalfa field that is adjacent to some cornstalks. A side benefit is that grazing alfalfa in late fall or winter can reduce alfalfa weevil infestations by removing stems and plant parts that serve as a wintering site or a spring laying site for weevil eggs.
Fall grazing of alfalfa has benefits, but beware of bloat
If done correctly, grazing alternative forages such as alfalfa can be a viable option to stretch out your forage supply this spring. Care must be taken to prevent pasture bloat.
