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Alfalfa Varieties for Midwest Farms
Increase Yield and Forage Quality with Hybrid Alfalfas from Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds
Increase yield and forage quality with hybrid alfalfas from Latham Hi-Tech Seeds. Our portfolio of advanced alfalfa varieties is designed to help farmers across Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota overcome today’s toughest growing challenges.
Using modern genetics, Latham alfalfa varieties are built to deliver greater yield potential, stronger disease resistance, and high-quality forage for dairy and beef operations.
Our portfolio of high-tech alfalfa products was developed to meet today’s steepest challenges. The genetics found in our hybrid alfalfas are designed for greater yield potential and unmatched forage quality.
| Name | Trait | Fall Dormancy | Winter Hardiness | Regrowth After Cutting | Stem Style | DRI Total Index | Aphano 2 Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH 8101 | Basic Economy Alfalfa | 3.2 | 1.9 | Average | Medium | 28/35 | MR |
| LH 9120 BR | Branch Root | 3.8 | 2.0 | Fast | Fine – Medium | 35/35 | HR |
| LH 9400 | Premium Quality | 4.0 | 1.5 | Very Fast | Fine – Medium | 34/35 | R |
Hybrid Alfalfa Designed for Yield and Forage Quality
Latham’s high-tech alfalfa products are engineered to maximize both productivity and feed value.
Key benefits include:
- Higher yield potential across multiple cuttings
- Improved forage quality for livestock performance
- Strong regrowth after harvest
- Better stand persistence over time
These hybrid genetics are specifically developed to perform consistently under varying Midwest field conditions.
Why Farmers Choose Latham Alfalfa
Farmers across the Midwest choose Latham alfalfa for:
- Proven hybrid genetics
- High forage quality for livestock systems
- Strong disease resistance packages
- Fast regrowth and multiple cutting potential
- Long-term stand persistence
Frequently Asked Questions
What are hybrid alfalfa varieties?
Hybrid alfalfa varieties use advanced genetics to improve yield, forage quality, and disease resistance.
What makes a high-quality alfalfa variety?
A strong alfalfa variety offers high yield, fast regrowth, strong winter hardiness, and resistance to common diseases.
Why is regrowth important in alfalfa?
Faster regrowth allows for more cuttings per season, increasing total yield and forage production.
What is fall dormancy in alfalfa?
Fall dormancy measures how alfalfa slows growth before winter, impacting both yield and winter survival.
How does soil condition affect alfalfa performance?
Well-drained soils and proper fertility improve alfalfa stand health, yield potential, and resistance to winter injury.
Set Your Crops Up for Success with Alfashield
Latham’s AlfaShield Seed Treatment helps set up fragile alfalfa seed for emergence success. AlfaShield improves moisture absorption, promotes growth and protects against disease.
