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Overseeding Options for Reviving Thin Alfalfa Stands

Worried about thinning alfalfa? Learn when and how to overseed with grasses, legumes, or cereals to boost yields, improve forage quality, and extend stand life. This guide breaks down options, planting rates, timing, harvest tips, and practical management considerations.

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Thinking of Planting Alfalfa into Alfalfa? Here's What You Need to Know

Thinking of planting alfalfa into an existing stand? Learn why it’s risky, when it might work, and better options to revive declining fields. This guide explains autotoxicity, seedling competition, and research-backed overseeding strategies.

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A Producer’s Guide to Forage Testing

Hay testing doesn’t have to be confusing. This hands-on guide helps producers sample correctly, pick the right probes and lab, and use results to boost herd health, feed efficiency, and profits.

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