Alfalfa

reddog

reddog

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I have a stand in central South Dakota that when we put it in, we thought we would add alfalfa to it for some winter grazing for the deer that frequent our property... now, 12 years later, there is 100 acreas of alfalfa adjoining our property and we would like to take out the alfalfa without killing the other grasses that are doing very well there. Our thoughts are that if we get rid of the alfallfa, we also get rid of having someone come in and cut it and bale it for us. We have just given the bales away, for the taking.

We plan on overseeding/drilling with 60% LBS, 10% SOG, 10% BBS, and 10% Indian grass, to add to the existing WWG stand that is in with the alfalfa.

Our other grass areas(WWG) have been mowed a few times, and are pocket gopher free, but the alfalfa patch is full of PGs. We started trying to eradicate the PGS last week.

We plan on drilling/ overseeding the 2 other grass areas with the same mixture.

The plots have never been burned since we owned it (2000) I would like to burn, but its just too risky with the neighbors.

A couple questions.

What can I spray on the alfalfa to take it out, and still leave the existing grasses intact.

On the western wheat grass stand, should we mow/mulch it first before we drill the new seed in, or just drill it in and wait it out.

Or.. shouldnt we do anything, and just enjoy it like it is?
 
If you want to kill alfalfa it won't die. If you don't want to kill it a little drift will get it. A good shot of 2-4D or LV6 should get the alfalfa. If you want to spend more money you can. That won't hurt the grass. I would suggest you talk to an agronomist in your area and get some I deas from him. He can tell you more about the costs. Tell him what you plan to do with it next year as that will need to be factored in. Good luck.
 
Haymaker. Can I drill the new seed into 2-4D or LV6 ? What about Milestone? Im pretty sure that wont knock out any grasses, and is tough on clovers.
Its not that big of a patch, so cost really isnt a factor.
 
I believe you can but I would wait a week or so. I really strongly recomend that you talk to an agronomist preferably in the area that you are talking about. He will know better than I do. I have used milestone on Canadisn thistle and did not hurt the grass but I am not sure about alfalfa. I am guessing that it will work, but an agronomist will know. If you don't know one I know several and can ask them for you if that would help.
 
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