Alfalfa, scientifically known as Medicago sativa, is a nutrient-rich herb with several benefits and uses. It is commonly used to feed livestock, but some people have also used it as an herbal ...

A great example of this is alfalfa tea. It has a high nitrogen content, making it a highly effective natural nutrient boost ...

Yield tops Dan Undersander’s list of considerations for an alfalfa variety, for the simple reason that profitability ...

The stress of forage season is officially underway for farmers across the country. With alfalfa being one of the most important forage crops on the farm and feed prices on the rise, it’s ...

An extension crops educator encourages growers to assess alfalfa conditions. Dave Nicolai is with the University of Minnesota ...

The Environment Ministry's panel cleared the import of genetically modified alfalfa hay from the US, but final approval from ...

Alfalfa is considered the “Queen of Forages” because of its high nutritive value. Alfalfa also has high N-fixation capacity meaning that no nitrogen fertilization is needed for its production.

European health and food safety officials are raising the alarm about “prolonged and widespread” salmonella outbreaks linked to alfalfa seeds from Italy. The outbreak has sickened 509 people across ...