MGF Agronomy
Our agronomists are still working on adding more to this page!
As relevant topics come up, we will expand our listings!
With hail and excessive moisture, there are many fields that will not be able to produce a cash crop this year. This linked PDF file has options to consider when planting a cover crop. Making sure that you are staying compliant with any cost share programs, following herbicide restrictions, and planting species at the correct time is critical for success.
Learn more about herbicide restrictions.
Alfalfa weevil is showing to be very damaging in 2024! It is important to take time to check fields and if necessary either cut early or spray an insecticide. Here are some great resource links:
https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/alfalfa-weevil
https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/blog/ashley-dean-erin-hodgson/record-year-alfalfa-weevil
https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2023/05/updated-alfalfa-weevil-management.html
https://ag.purdue.edu/department/entm/extension/field-crops-ipm/alfalfa/alfalfa-weevils.html