Cuf 101 Alfalfa

🌿 CUF 101 Alfalfa – Premium Forage Seed for Low Desert Regions

CUF 101 is a high-performance, non-dormant alfalfa variety (FD=9.2) developed through a collaboration between the University of California, USDA, and California farmers. Released in 1976, it is specifically adapted for low desert irrigated production areas, including Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and similar climates worldwide.

✅ Key Features

• Winter-Active, Non-Dormant (FD=9.2): Ensures year-round forage production, ideal for 8–11 cut harvest systems.

• Exceptional Yield Potential: Delivers high-quality, leafy, fine-stemmed hay with high Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN), enhancing feed efficiency.

• Comprehensive Pest Resistance: Highly resistant to Fusarium wilt, blue alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, and root knot nematode. Moderately resistant to Phytophthora root rot and both Southern and Northern root knot nematodes.

• Disease Resistance: Strong resistance to Fusarium wilt and Phytophthora root rot, promoting fast seedling establishment and long stand life.

• Salt Tolerance: Demonstrates salt tolerance at seed germination, similar to salt-tolerant checks.

• Weed Control Compatibility: Compatible with the Genuity® Roundup Ready® weed control system, offering unmatched weed control during stand establishment and in established stands.

🌾 Recommended Uses

• Primary: Hay, pasture, green chop, dehydration Browning Seed+8Abatti Companies+8agrimaxseed+8

• Secondary: Ideal for cash hay and dairy producers seeking high yield and quality Browning Seed+5Angro Seed Company+5agrimaxseed+5

🌍 Climatic Adaptation

Best suited for low desert southern regions, including Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and similar climates.

🌱 Seeding Recommendations

• Seeding Rate: 25 lbs per acre

• Planting Methods: Suitable for drilling or broadcasting

• Packaging Options: Available in 1 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 50 lbs bags, or 2,500 lbs bulk bags

🏆 Why Choose CUF 101?

CUF 101 offers a unique combination of exceptional yield potential, broad adaptation, and superior feed value, making it the variety of choice for cash hay and dairy producers. Its robust resistance package ensures longevity and productivity, even in challenging conditions. Utilizing the CUF 101 weed control system can result in fewer weeds, higher quality hay, and improved milk production per ton fed.