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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1985-03-20, Page 568a - The Firm Edition, Week of March 20, 1985 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 character 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 -Bred limited. "Select varieties which closely match forage program 'goals and local growing conditons." He also suggests select- ing more than one 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. 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 pn,ducing maximum yields of high ;quality alfalfa • silage," explains Sagriff. "For high yields, , growers should plan on alive week scheduled harvesting program that . includes three cuts per, year. The quick regrowth characteristic of Flemish vanities is an important feature that allows growers to enjoy the three cut harvest system. Flemish varieties are very temperature ate' ANEW IDEA DUALITY responsive, says the agronomist. They can produce More forage,than medium maturity varieties because of their ability to lengthen the growing season. With high prevailing temperatures after cutting in early June and July, regrowth is extremely rapid. "Although early maturity alfalfa grows longer into the fall," Sagriff explains, "they retain enough carbohydrate mot 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 quicdy after cutting than early maturity alfalfas. Yearly forage yields of medium maturity alfalfas normally are less than early maturity alfalfas. Medium maturity varieties reach the flow- turn lowturn to page i8a Consider characteristics of alfalfa varieties 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 ides, 10 year warranty —Low maintenance co eyor 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. D9006, 90 hp 86950. DX90A, 85 lip, 4WD, 'canopy, 1650 hrs. $20.900. D6806, 68 hp, 1948 hrs. 59,500. D5006, 50 hp, new paint, good rubber, 86,500: Case • • D, good rubber, runs well, $990 870, 85 hp, no cob, power shift, $6,500., Ebrow 480, 70 hp, 4 years old, 1000 hrs. $$,750. White 5400 Air Planter, 4 row N, dry fert, insect, monitor, $1,750. 1370 w/cab 3200 hrs., $8,950 1 Pair of Goodyear Dyna-Torc 18.4 x 38 tires. Brand new $1,000. Interest waiver and financing available on selected models. We are also authorized dealers of Nardi, Kvernland, Belarus, Zetor and Ariens Lawn & Garden_ • For all your sales, service and parts requirements , call us today.. DX3. . .aII-new features &styling! Come see these'.exciting crew direct-air- cooled irect-aircooled 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 clEUTz economic KHID FAHP Solution.