Grass-alfalfa mixtures or pure alfalfa?

By Brad Schick, Nebraska Extension
Mar 21, 2021
Mar 21, 2021

Bale moving — A producer moves a twine-wrapped bale of alfalfa hay.
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By Brad Schick, Nebraska Extension

Planting a new alfalfa hay field is a pretty routine undertaking. Have you considered putting some grass in that new planting this year?

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