Hot off the Press – NAFA’s 2013 Variety Leaflet Now Available
St. Paul, Minn. – Attention all hay and dairy producers, Extension specialists and agribusiness personnel! The National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance (NAFA) is pleased to announce the release of the 2013 edition of its popular Winter Survival, Fall Dormancy & Pest Resistant Ratings for Alfalfa Varieties.
This one-of-a-kind publication provides a current and comprehensive listing of ratings of alfalfa varieties eligible for certification by seed certifying agencies. All varieties listed can be purchased in the U.S.
The leaflet gives producers a comprehensive look at ratings for dormancy, winter survival, standability, bacterial wilt, aphanomyces, leafhopper and a host of other pests—the information they need to make informed decisions about which varieties will perform best in a given environment.
The 2013 Edition features 217 alfalfa varieties from 26 marketers. The information has been verified by the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) and the National Alfalfa Variety Review Board (NAVRB).
This easy-to-use, reader-friendly publication is a must-have for anyone involved in the production of alfalfa. Low-resolution copies are available to download free by visiting www.alfalfa.org. Hard copies are available for a nominal fee of 50¢…get your copy today!
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