Russiaville Observer in Russiaville, Indiana

Alfalfa Promise Boosts State Agriculture and Yields

An editorial urges widespread alfalfa cultivation across the corn belt. It argues alfalfa greatly boosts soil fertility and animal feeds, cites current low yields, and presents a plan to expand from one acre to large-scale plantings. It highlights Kansas Nebraska Colorado California Idaho as top producers and cites Professor Holden’s praise for alfalfa’s value.