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Alfalfa in early to late-flowering stage

Forage and grassland conditions for Eastern/Interlake and Western/Central Manitoba as of June 11

By Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association

Reading Time: < 1 minute

Published: June 13, 2018
Forages, Local news

Over the weekend alfalfa has grown 2 inches in most fields and all fields are now in the early to late flowering stage. *Photo: MFGA*

This is the final report for the Green Gold program for 2018. With all fields now flowering quality has dropped very quickly. There are no samples for the Interlake for this report.

Green Gold Report for Eastern/Interlake, June 11
Green Gold Report for Western/Central, June 11

This is the final release for the 2018 Optimum Alfalfa Harvest Date. Reporting will be provided from various areas of the Province (Eastern, Central, Interlake, and Western).

For more information email John McGregor, Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association Extension Support.

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