How Conventional and Traited Alfalfa Varieties are Developed

Have you ever wondered how new alfalfa varieties are developed and brought to market? The Corteva Agriscience alfalfa research department works hard to insure that all Alforex Seeds alfalfa will meet the environmental, economic, agronomic challenges that the future brings. The process can take between 8 and 13 years and requires rigorous testing of each new variety.

The graphic below will take you through the process each variety goes through before it is sewn into and Alforex Seeds alfalfa bag. For the newest alfalfa technology see our alfalfa line up. For more information on how alfalfa seed is produced watch this video Alfalfa Seed Production and Pest Review.

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