SJC and Delta Field Crops

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Improving Crude Protein in Alfalfa

May 2nd, 2019
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
A question came to me from a crop consultant. His alfalfa grower asked him how he could increase crude protein (CP) in his alfalfa. The buyer of the alfalfa, for the most part, is happy with the hay.
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Figure 1. Root nodules containing nitrogen fixing bacteria.
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Slow Spring Growth in Alfalfa Fields

April 5th, 2019
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
Lately, I have been corresponding with growers and consultants about slow spring growth in their alfalfa fields. There are several reasons why growth may resume slowly this spring. I describe them below and discuss some way we may be able to manage for them. Wet winter and spring.
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Field Crops Meeting Materials Posted to Web

January 22nd, 2019
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
On Thursday, January 17th, I hosted the annual SJC and Delta Field Crops Meeting in Stockton, CA. I want to thank everyone who attended and provided feedback on the meeting.
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