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 the future?what is your best piece of advice for someone early in their careerLearn more about the past and the future of alfalfa with this team!  About ForagecastTake a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems.LegalDue to factors outside of Forage Genetics International’s (FGI) control, such as weather, crop production patterns, and other factors, results to be obtained, including but not limited to yields or financial performance, cannot be predicted or guaranteed by FGI. Results are based upon FGI controlled tests and field trials and public trials. Results may vary.

"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 horsesMore 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 certain diseases About ForagecastTake a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems.LegalDue to factors outside of Forage Genetics International’s (FGI) control, such as weather, crop production patterns, and other factors, results to be obtained, including but not limited to yields or financial performance, cannot be predicted or guaranteed by FGI. Results are based upon FGI controlled tests and field trials and public trials. Results may vary.

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 ForagecastTake a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems.LegalDue to factors outside of Forage Genetics International’s (FGI) control, such as weather, crop production patterns, and other factors, results to be obtained, including but not limited to yields or financial performance, cannot be predicted or guaranteed by FGI. Results are based upon FGI controlled tests and field trials and public trials. Results may vary.

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 carryoverA spotty type of pattern may mean disease.To get more tips join us on this week's episode.About ForagecastTake a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems.LegalDue to factors outside of Forage Genetics International’s (FGI) control, such as weather, crop production patterns, and other factors, results to be obtained, including but not limited to yields or financial performance, cannot be predicted or guaranteed by FGI. Results are based upon FGI controlled tests and field trials and public trials. Results may vary.

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 ForagecastTake a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems.LegalDue to factors outside of Forage Genetics International’s (FGI) control, such as weather, crop production patterns, and other factors, results to be obtained, including but not limited to yields or financial performance, cannot be predicted or guaranteed by FGI. Results are based upon FGI controlled tests and field trials and public trials. Results may vary.

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.Her dad holds the record for the most pounds of beef produced in the state of Kentucky.Follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/DrJJTuga?s=20About ForagecastTake a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems.LegalDue to factors outside of Forage Genetics International’s (FGI) control, such as weather, crop production patterns, and other factors, results to be obtained, including but not limited to yields or financial performance, cannot be predicted or guaranteed by FGI. Results are based upon FGI controlled tests and field trials and public trials. Results may vary.Episode is LivePublished: Sep. 20, 2021 @ 2PM EditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.View/Edit ChaptersListeners can tap through & see what’s coming up.Visual Soundbite AvailableSquare Soundbite - 0:35Great for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Download SoundbiteDelete this Soundbite and create a new one.Share Episode OnFacebookTwitterLinkedInMore OptionsEmail Link to EpisodeCopyDirect Link to MP3CopyDownload MP3Embed this ONE Episode

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 potential more quickly- Alfalfa makes the animal more efficient in producing milk components Join us as we take away some of the mystery around the high-quality forage analysis! About ForagecastTake a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems.LegalDue to factors outside of Forage Genetics International’s (FGI) control, such as weather, crop production patterns, and other factors, results to be obtained, including but not limited to yields or financial performance, cannot be predicted or guaranteed by FGI. Results are based upon FGI controlled tests and field trials and public trials. Results may vary.

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 of the flexibility of HarvXtra.  "It will make you sleep better at night to know if it rains or something comes up it's gonna be ok. It is still going to be good hay. " - Sam BrandenburgJoin us!About ForagecastTake a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems.LegalDue to factors outside of Forage Genetics International’s (FGI) control, such as weather, crop production patterns, and other factors, results to be obtained, including but not limited to yields or financial performance, cannot be predicted or guaranteed by FGI. Results are based upon FGI controlled tests and field trials and public trials. Results may vary.

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 adaptableBenefits other crops in rotation Improves Soil, Water, and Air Quality  Pollinator and Insect Diversity  Wildlife Habitat  Harvest Flexibility and Storage Low Risk and Local Food Production LegalDue to factors outside of Forage Genetics International’s (FGI) control, such as weather, crop production patterns, and other factors, results to be obtained, including but not limited to yields or financial performance, cannot be predicted or guaranteed by FGI.  Results may vary.

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 for you, want to better understand what it can do for your farm or even if you heard myths  about HarvXtra this is the podcast for you.  LegalDue to factors outside of Forage Genetics International’s (FGI) control, such as weather, crop production patterns, and other factors, results to be obtained, including but not limited to yields or financial performance, cannot be predicted or guaranteed by FGI. Results are based upon FGI controlled tests and field trials and public trials. Results may vary.

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

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.

Host: Emily MeccageWant 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 ForagecastTake a deep dive into alfalfa topics and address real, on-farm issues that revolve around alfalfa’s integration into cropping systems.