Rick Boydston

Alfalfa is the world’s most important forage crop, and the western US is its most important production area. Feral alfalfa is common and can potentially lower the genetic purity of alfalfa seed and cu ...

With a spiny fruit capable of injuring hooves, feet, and vehicle tires, growers from across the spectrum can learn to effectively manage this weed.

Growers are often surprised to learn that you can grow switchgrass both as a long-term, sustainable forage and as feedstock for cellulosic biofuel. This pub draws on more than two decades of research from Washington State University’s Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center in Prosser, WA, to teach best practices for establishing a vibrant stand.