Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Alfalfa Variety Testing

Authors: E. Charles Brummer (Iowa State University) , Mark Smith (Iowa State University)

Abstract

New varieties of alfalfa are released by commercial breeding companies each year. The Iowa State University forage breeding program, in conjunction with the Iowa Crop Improvement Association, tests commercially available varieties at five locations in Iowa, including at the Northeast Research Farm. Funding to conduct these tests is provided by entrants who pay a fee to have their varieties included. Our tests provide an unbiased comparison among cultivars deemed by the companies to be adapted to particular regions of the state.

Keywords: Agronomy

How to Cite: Brummer, E. C. & Smith, M. (2001) “Alfalfa Variety Testing”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2000(1).