Alfalfa As A Source Of Protein For Horses Alfalfa is a member of the legume family, so possesses the ability to ‘fix’ nitrogen from the atmosphere and incorporate it into the plant. Along with soya, which is also a legume, alfalfa is one of the most commonly used sources of protein in...
Spotted knapweed was accidentally introduced into North America inthe late 1800s in contaminated alfalfa and clover seed and in soil used for ship ballast. In North America, plants generally live 3 to 7 years but can live up to nine years or longer and regrow from buds on the root crown. ...
But over time, I learned to distinguish between oats, rye, orchard grass, and alfalfa, as well as other types of forage such as vetch. Now, when I look at a meadow, I see them all, as well as other types whose names I don’t know. Having a language for grass helps me to...