High quality varieties, practices make for profitable alfalfa stands

Andrea Johnson
Mar 16, 2021
Mar 16, 2021

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GOODHUE, Minn. – When it comes to understanding alfalfa, Brian Buck has experience growing it, putting it up, feeding it, studying it and selling it. The Corteva Agriscience agronomist grew up milking cows with his parents, Dave and Ann Buck, and his brothers, Chris and DJ, who are taking over the dairy operation.

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