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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-03-20, Page 688a - The Minn Billion. Week of Man& 28, 1885 Don't make hasty decisions when selecting alfalfa variety Don't make hasty decisions when selecting Alfalfa varieties. There are many varieties on the market, so growers should carefully consider which ones have the best Marader` istics for their particular forage program. "Choice of an alfalfa variety should be bas- ed on criteria like yield potential, maturity, regrowth and winter hardiness," says moms Sagriff, sales agronomist for Pioneer Hi -&ed Limited. "Select varieties which closely match forage program goals and local growing conditions." He also suggests select- ing more than ons alfalfa variety when large acreages will be planted. Developing a long range management program is helpful in variety selection. "Well defined yield needs and desired rotation lengths are useful criteria for making variety selections," Sagriff points out. "There are advantages and trade Offs to early and medium maturity aflalfa varieties. It's important to understand how each fits into a forage program," he adds. '' Early Maturity Varieties Early maturity - or Flemish - alfalfa varieties are moderately winter hardy and can begin vigorous early growth when spring soil temperatures are relatively cool. This allows them to flower three to four days earlier than medium maturity alfalfas. "Fbr dairy managers managing their alfalfa intensively, this is particularly import- ant since they are ,interested in producing maximum yields of high quality alfalfa silage," explains Sagrifff. "Fbr high yields, growers should plan on a five week scheduled harvesting program that includes three cuts per year. The quick regrowth characteristic of Flemish verities is an important feature that allows growers to enjoy the three cut harvest system Flemish varieties are very temperature responsive, says the agronomist. They cap produce more forage than medium maturity varieties because of their ability to lepgtheu the growing season. With " high prevailing temperatures after ratting in early June and July, regrowth is extremely rapid. "Although early maturity alfalfa grows longer into fall," Sagrift explains, "they retain enough carbohydrate root reserves to maintain a high yielding stand for two to three growing seasons." Medium .Maturity Varieties Medium maturity alfalfa varieties range between moderately winter hardy to winter hardy. They begin growth slightly later in the spring and recover less wieldy after cutting than early maturity alfalfas. 'Yearly forage yields of medium maturity alfalfas normally are less than early maturity alfalfas. Mediunh maturity varieties reach the flow- turn to page 18a Consider characteristics of alfalfa varieties NEW IDEA QUALITY Now you can't afford not to buy the best! New Idea top quality spreaders now cost Tess than you think. Look at the value! —Solid wood floor — Galvanized, long -life sides, 10 year warranty — Low maintenance conveyor with positive lock chain -Hydraulic conveyor drive available — Heavy, all welded, full box support frame —220, 320 and 390 bushel sizes See them now and save with New Idea quality! NEW IDEA 'FARM EQUIPMENT CORPORATION... MULLINS FARM - SERVICE CHEPSTOW, ONTARIO 519-366-2325 MULLINS FARM SERVICE CHEPSTOW, ONTARIO 519-366-2325 1975-1985 TEN YEARS OF DEUTZ SALES 8 SERVICE Deutz Dx140, 130 hp, cab, air, 1700 hrs. $27,500. D10006, 105 hp, cab, radio, 3200 hrs. $13.700. A* D9006,90 hp 00958. DX90A, 85 hp, 4WD, canopy, 1650 hrs. $20,900. ' D6806, 68 hp, 1948 hrs. $9,500. D5006, 50 hp, new paint; good rubber, 86,500. Case ,D, good rubber, runs well, $990 " 870, 85 hp, no cab, power shift, $6,500. Ebrow 480, 70 hp, 4 years old, 1000 hrs. $8 750 _._,....._.._._. ..........._...... . White 5400 Air Planter, 4 row N, dry feat1370, wins%caebct3'200,.. monithrs., or,$6,9.$160,750.. 1 Per of Goodyear Dyne -Tort 18.4 X 38 tiros. Brand new 81,000. Interest waiver and financing available on selected models. ° • We are also authorized dealers of Nardi, Kvemland, Belarus, Zetor and Ariens Lawn 8 Garden. For all your sales, service and parts requirements call us ,today. DX3. . .aII-new features & styling! Come see these exciting new direct -air- cooled diesels. Each available with either 2 - wheel or all -wheel drive: DX 3.10 (43 pto hp'); DX 3.30 (51 pto hp'). Available with all- new StarCab: DX 3.50 (57 pto. hp'); DX 3.70 (65 pto hp;); DX 3.90 (73 pto hp'). Mullins Farm. Service Chepstow, Ont., 519-366-2325 The DEUTZ economic KHD FAHR solution.