Welcome to Foragecast, a podcast from Forage Genetics. Each month we take a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems.
Foragecast Episode 13 - The Future of Forage Research - Alfalfa Panel
Join our host Dr. Emily Meccage with four highly regarded agronomists and forage specialists with close to a combined 200 years of forage experience: Dr. Dan Undersander - Professor Emeritus, University of WisconsinDr.Glenn Shewmaker- Professor Emeritus, University of IdahoMylen Bohle, Associate Professor, Oregon State UniversityDr. Steve Fransen, Professor at Washington State University In this episode we answer the questions: What has improved in alfalfa?What has you most excited about...
31 Mar 2022
Foragecast Episode 12 - Alfalfa benefits for horses
"Alfalfa is the cheese on top of the broccoli" Join us as we talk with Dr. Krishona Martinson from the University of Minnesota. In this episode we discuss the many benefits of alfalfa for horses. Some of the benefits of alfalfa for horses More protein dense for elite horsesHigher digestible energy for horses needing higher caloriesNon-structural carbsLeafier, softer more palatable Alfalfa has higher calcium which allows for buffering and that helps with ulsersDietary influence of...
18 Jan 2022
Foragecast Episode 11 - Herbicide carryover in alfalfa Part 2
This episode is part 2 with Randy Welch and Dr. Emily Meccage. In this series, they discuss tips and watch-outs on herbicide carryover in alfalfa. In part 2 they discuss the impact of: TillageRainfallDifferent active ingredients including; Rate of herbicide - it's not the same as other chemistriesDeciding when to reseedPlease join us to learn these tips and many more on herbicide carryover. About Foragecast Take a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues th...
15 Dec 2021
Foragecast Episode 10 - Herbicide carryover in alfalfa
This week Dr. Emily Meccage joins Randy Welch, alfalfa agronomist to discuss herbicide carryover. In this episode, they share tips and watch outs so you can raise better alfalfa in the future. Did you know, herbicide carryover is commonly confused with disease? Tip: One way to help identify herbicide carryover vs disease is to look for patterns. Are there patterns where a sprayer may have overlapped? That could be carryover A spotty type of pattern may mean disease. To get more tips joi...
15 Nov 2021
Foragecast Episode 9 - Tips on growing Forage Sorghum
Did you know sorghum is 30% more efficient in nitrogen and water usage than corn? On this episode of Foragecast we get tips on growing Forage Sorghum with Matt Sowder, a sorghum enthusiast and expert in the industry. He does a great job discussing all the benefits this warm season grass has to offer. Learn why you should consider Forage Sorghum! About Foragecast Take a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping s...
12 Oct 2021
Foragecast Episode 8 - Alfalfa Myth Busting
Myth: Alfalfa doesn't work well in the south. Fact: Alfalfa does work! Seeing is believing. Dr. Jennifer Tucker debunked the myth that alfalfa isn't suitable in the south when she partnered with the 'got bermuda grass' and 'Alfalfa in the South' workshops. When producers stood in a field and got to see first hand how well it did. Dr. Jennifer Tucker is an Assistant Professor of Beef Nutrition and Forage Management in the Animal and Science Department at the University of Georgia. ...
20 Sept 2021
Foragecast Episode 7 - Nutritional Impacts of Alfalfa for Livestock
Dr. David Weakley, Director of Forage Nutrition Research, joins this week to discuss how to best evaluate the nutritional impacts of alfalfa for livestock diets. Want to better understand the importance of high-quality forage testing? - RF, TDN RFQ, ADF, NDF, UNDF - we got you. We help sort through these and recommend what to focus on and why. - Alfalfa has the highest protein containing forage for dairy and beef cattle - Alfalfa allows high-producing dairy cows to meet their genetic pote...
2 Sept 2021
Foragecast Episode 6 - Tips From a Farmer on Growing the Best Alfalfa
In Episode 6, Emily talks with farmer Sam Brandenburg about his experience with HarvXtra. Sam farms over 2,000 acres of corn, soybeans and alfalfa and has a cow-calf beef operation. In our conversation, Sam discusses how he rotates his crops to get the most out of the soil. He was a skeptic at first, so he tested a few aces of HarvXtra to see how it would work on his field and now is a believer. He discusses how he is experimenting with different cutting practices to take advantage o...
15 Jul 2021
Foragecast Episode 5 - Ten Reasons Why Alfalfa is Highly Suitable for the West
On this episode of Foragecast we discuss the article, "Ten Reasons Why Alfalfa is Highly Suitable for the West" with Dr. Earl Creech. In the conversation, we talk about how alfalfa has the ability to survive an incredible range of environmental conditions, elevations and can adapt based on how much moisture it has available. Join us! Ten Reasons why alfalfa is highly suitable for the West: High Water Use Efficiency Irrigation Flexibility Low InputResilient and adaptab...
2 Jun 2021
Foragecast Episode 4 - Benefits of HarvXtra for the Whole Farm
Phil Bollman grew up on a dairy farm and has a passion for alfalfa. He has experience as a dairy nutritionist and in this episode he talks with us about why HarvXtra can be so important in the diet. We will dive deeper into each of the benefits such as, better performance, more yield or better quality. “HarvXtra is the first product in the marketplace that has a meaningful step-change in digestibility and forage quality” If you have been wondering if HarvXtra is right ...
12 Apr 2021
Foragecast Episode 3 - Benefits of Including Alfalfa in Crop Rotations- Part 2
Join us this week as we continue our conversation with Dr. Craig Sheaffer. Listen as we discuss the positive benefits of including alfalfa in crop rotations, it’s potential impact on soil and water quality, as well as overall pest management benefits. Learn more at foragegenetics.com
11 Mar 2021
Foragecast Episode 2 - Benefits of Including Alfalfa in Crop Rotations
Dig up roots with us as we talk to Dr. Craig Sheaffer in this week’s Foragecast episode. We will discuss the benefits of alfalfa’s nitrogen credits, and how this can be important for your crop rotations.
4 Feb 2021
Foragecast Episode - Herbicide Management within Alfalfa (Bonus: a hidden benefit)
Host: Emily Meccage Want to learn more about herbicide management within alfalfa and get a hidden benefit? Join our conversation with Dr. Undersander about the benefits of Roundup Ready Alfalfa. About Foragecast Take a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems.
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