Like most words beginning with "al," alfalfa derives from an Arabic word, the name given to a legume of ancient Persia. It translates roughly as the "best fodder," and now, thousands of years later, ...

While producers have been busy getting their crops in the ground, alfalfa has been growing at a tremendous rate across the area. New growth means new opportunity for pests to feed, grow and reproduce ...

Alfalfa is an important and valuable forage crop with high protein content as feed for dairy cows, beef cattle, calves and other livestock. It is highly beneficial to enrich soil with nitrogen and a ...

Roses are hungry plants, so feeding them is key for a fabulous floral show. And, while there are lots of commercial rose fertilizers available, it's also possible to make your own at home for a ...