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NAFA’S 2008/2009 alfalfa variety leaflet is now available

Oct 15, 2008 10:17 AM

The National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance (NAFA has released its 2008/2009 edition of “Winter Survival, Fall Dormancy and Pest Resistant Ratings for Alfalfa Varieties.”

This publication provides a current and comprehensive listing of winter survival, fall dormancy, and pest resistance ratings of alfalfa varieties eligible for certification by seed certifying agencies.

The latest edition features about 225 alfalfa varieties from 37 marketers. The information has been verified by the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) and the National Alfalfa Variety Review Board (NAVRB) report.

Low resolution copies are available to download free by visiting www.alfalfa.org. Hard copies are available for 50 cents from the alliance.

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