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Alfalfa Forage King Gains Wide Farmer Attention
A lengthy letter touts alfalfa as a universal forage, claiming it thrives with minimal care and yields high profits. It cites Wisconsin farmer John Waelti as an example and notes alfalfa’s deep root system, soil benefits, and potential to replace costly feeds across eastern to western regions. It praises seed sales, stock feeding value, and soil enrichment while stressing careful cultivation on varied soils.
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John Waelti
Wisconsin
Heard
Oairs
Whnty
Monroe
Middle West