Cooperative Extension University of Wisconsin-Extension

Issues in Agriculture

Extension Responds - Winterkilled Alfalfa

More than one million acres of alfalfa in Wisconsin have been damaged by winterkill. Wisconsin dairy and livestock farmers may find they are short of feed both this summer and into the coming winter months. Extension Responds with information about alternate forages and management tips

This PowerPoint presentation gives specific recommendations about feeding alternative forages.

Cold weather in late caused some frost damage to alfalfa. Forage specialists at UW-Extension have recommendations for evaluating damage and taking action.