Summary of Alfalfa Variety Trials in Kentucky (1971-1983)

This note shows comparable yields for 22 out of 100 alfalfa varieties which have been tested in at least three trials at Lexington or Princeton since 1971. Varieties not listed include many taken off the market, varieties known to be unsuited to Kentucky, or those which need further testing. Yield results from seven separate trials are given in Table 1 as average annual dry matter yields (T/A) and as % relative yield (RY) as compared to Vernal. Vernal was used in each trial as a standard check and on the soils of limestone origin at Lexington and Princeton averaged over 5 tons dry matter per acre, per year. Tests were harvested as for hay a minimum of 4 years and in some cases 6 years. As can be seen by the yields reported, several varieties have consistently outyielded Vernal

Kentucky Alfalfa Variety Testing Program

In the 1950\u27s and 60\u27s alfalfa variety trials were conducted by the Lexington staff at 5 to 7 locations. Trials are now limited to Lexington and Princeton, but numerous demonstration seedings are established by the Extension Service personnel throughout the state

Forage Sorghum and Forage Pearl Millet Performance Lexington, Kentucky 1970

Most livestock producers, especially dairy farmers, have a need for a high quality roughage in summer when cool-season grass pastures are normally low in production. Alfalfa and clover-grass mixtures grazed rotationally, and small grain and grass silage or hay are common sources of summer feed . There is an increasing interest, however, in forage sorghums and forage millets for grazing or green-chop

Red Clover Variety Trials through 1982

Care should be taken by growers to obtain red clover seed of known origin, variety, germination, and purity. Whenever possible, purchase of certified seed of adapted varieties is strongly advised. Varieties such as Altaswede, Norlac, and Ottawa from Canada; Arlington and Lakeland from Wisconsin; Pennscott from Pennsylvania; Chesapeake from Maryland; and Tensas from Louisiana are not as well suited for use in Kentucky as are Kenland, Kenstar, and a few other varieties developed for the general area of Kentucky