It looks like you can quite literally liberate your alfalfa from weeds. Some new NK Brand varieties have been announced.
Forage producers now have the opportunity to free their fields from weeds with Liberator and Revolution alfalfa, the first NK Brand alfalfa varieties with Roundup Ready technology. This new alfalfa technology is currently available from NK Brand dealers. In addition to liberating alfalfa fields from weed competition, Liberator combines outstanding genetic potential with very fast recovery and strong persistence to maximize performance in three-, four- and five-cut systems. It is well-suited for all major alfalfa forage production areas where fall dormancy-rated ‘2’ to ‘5’ varieties are planted, which is most of the United States.
In non-dormant growing areas, where the technology is already revolutionizing alfalfa production, Revolution is the first NK Brand alfalfa variety with RR technology. It is well adapted for forage production areas where fall dormancy-rated ‘7’ to ‘9’ varieties are planted, specifically central and southern California, and southern coastal areas. Revolution combines excellent early growth and rapid recovery characteristics with tremendous yield potential for more tons of weed-free alfalfa produced per acre.
Developed especially for alfalfa producers who use top management programs, Liberator and Revolution fit well into the NK Brand Dairy Ration Fit system. Ration Fit helps assess the herd’s nutritional needs and customize forage selection for optimal milk production, milk fat and protein content.