Spray Program Recapped for Alfalfa Weed Control
Lancaster Farming notes extension agronomist George Berggren recommends spraying alfalfa with Methoxychlor at three quarts per acre in at least 20 gallons of water to curb weed problems. For new seedings with shepherd's purse wild rutabaga or mustard, chopping for silage when ready is advised to prevent seed formation. Pepper warns on weevil issues, suggesting either spraying now and delaying harvest seven days or harvesting early and spraying stubble.