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Forage of the Month: Red Clover
(Trifolium pratense L.)
Published: May 21, 2012
Red clover is a short-lived, perennial legume grown on 7–10 million acres in Missouri. Although alfalfa has superior yield and quality under ideal conditions, red clover is much better adapted to the poorly drained, shallow or infertile soils frequently found on pasturelands. It is easier to establish than other legumes and works well in a mixture with cool-season grasses. It has problems dealing with prolonged drought and root diseases. However, it can be reseeded rather easily and inexpensively. In fact, any producers broadcast 3 to 6 lb/acre of seed annually to maintain stands.
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