Considerations for Crop Rotation from Alfalfa to Corn

Authors

Earl Creech, Utah State UniversityFollow
Matt YostFollow
Grant CardonFollow
Corey Ransom, Utah State UniversityFollow
Jason Clark, South Dakota State University

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

4-27-2020

First Page

1

Last Page

4

Abstract

The importance of rotating out of a declining alfalfa stand is well established. As the alfalfa stand ages, forage yield and quality decline, while weed, insect, and disease pressures increase. Terminating the stand and growing one or more other crops for several (2–3) years allows a grower to press the reset button on a piece of ground. These years of growing another crop will result in more productive alfalfa when a new stand is planted again.

Recommended Citation

Creech, Earl; Yost, Matt; Cardon, Grant; Ransom, Corey; and Clark, Jason, "Considerations for Crop Rotation from Alfalfa to Corn" (2020). All Current Publications. Paper 2100.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2100