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Alfalfa Hay Advantage Versus Oats in Feeding Values
An Institute study from Blue Valley Creamery and North Dakota Agricultural College shows one acre of alfalfa hay can replace 262 acres of oats in feeding value, with 114 pounds of alfalfa equal to one pound of oats. Minnesota data notes 2.55 tons per acre of alfalfa versus 5,100 pounds of oats. oats still outrank alfalfa on a pound-for-pound basis. The text recommends mixed grain rations and highlights alfalfa’s high protein and milk yield, advocating planting alfalfa for cows and calves as a profitable strategy, with benefits also seen in hog and cattle pastures.
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Blue Valley Creamery Institute
North Dakota Agricultural College
Minnesota
North Dakota
Mississippi Valley