How much damage can machinery wheel traffic cause in an alfalfa field? In this Forage Research Highlight, Luana Queiroz, Extension alfalfa outreach specialist, joins Dr. Brian Luck, associate professor of biological systems engineering at UW–Madison, to discuss an ongoing research trial.
Brian and collaborators are exploring how machinery traffic affects alfalfa regrowth and stand persistence, examining response variables for both the plant and the soil.
They also discuss how tire type, inflation pressure, and soil conditions affect plant damage, as well as practical ways producers can protect their alfalfa stands.
Stay tuned for future resources featuring data from this trial!
