Brooke C Latack

Livestock Advisor

bclatack@ucanr.edu

M.S. Animal Science, Michigan State University. 2017
B.S. Animal Science, Michigan State University. 2013

‘Sheeping-off’ alfalfa, a practice valued for winter weed control. Note the livestock guard dog, fully intent on protecting its flock. (photo Steve Beckly)

Article

Winter grazing alfalfa: A win-win for farmers and ranchers, but watch out for wet conditions

January 7, 2023

By Rachael Long

Interest in integrating livestock and alfalfa production is on the rise in the U.S. as a way to produce more food per acre and improve farm income.