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Introduction. Medicago sativaIntroduced into US 1736Oldest cultivated forage cropRich in protein, vitamins, and mineralsVery high yield. Benefits. Beneficial insectsAttracts wildlifeNitrogen fixationAlfalfa replaces high N-requiring cropsAlfalfa provides N to a subsequent cropImproves Soil TilthProtect groundwater.
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