The romance between bees and flowers is not always gentle. Alfalfa flowers, for instance, can be brutal. Last week Dr. Ephraim Hixson of the University of Nebraska was trying to make alfalfa flowers ...
I haven't tried it, but Ramsey's in Lexington have vegetarian ones. Also, Alfalfa's in Lexington had them as a special once (though I didn't try it), but it doesn't appear to be on the regular menu.
Sure, cows are important. But next time you eat ice cream, thank a bee. Without them, there would be no cones, milkshakes or sundaes. Every summer, alfalfa leafcutting bees pollinate alfalfa in an ...
Tri-State Livestock News: Sow and Grow with Sara: Managing Alfalfa Under Drought Stress
As the growing season takes off, things get busy quickly. With the southern portion of the state experiencing drought, it is wise to address alfalfa management as it is often overlooked in the spring.
As spring brought warmer temperatures and rain, Minnesota’s alfalfa fields hosted many a winged creature, as well as University of Minnesota Extension educators conducting the work of the Alfalfa ...
Planting alfalfa this summer or fall? Romulo Lollato and Doo-Hong Min, forage specialists with Kansas State University, have some best practices to make sure your investment pays off. “Alfalfa is a ...
The Journal: Foraging for good value, but alfalfa losing ground doing so
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 ...