Topdressing Alfalfa: Best Times and Fertilizer Mix
The article notes fall as a prime time for topdressing alfalfa with phosphorus and potash to boost yields and plant longevity. Some growers apply after first cut or in late summer or early fall, with annual topdressing emphasized. Nitrogen use is debated for established stands but can aid new plant establishment.
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Quality Set-aside Provisions Strengthen for 1973 Programs
USDA reports stronger set-aside rules for 1973 wheat and feed grain and cotton programs. Deductions apply when set-aside land is poorer quality than farm cropland, ensuring payments reflect land productivity and curb incentives to select low-quality acreage. The rule changes affect relatively few producers.
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