In recent years, Minnesota alfalfa growers have been reporting increased issues with alfalfa insects to Extension staff. Especially for alfalfa weevil, there have been reports of reduced pesticide efficacy for this pest along with issues persisting past first cutting and concerns about how to manage other insects in addition to alfalfa weevil.
In order to respond to these concerns and assess how widespread these issues are, University of Minnesota Extension is hosting a multi-state survey focused on alfalfa grower perspectives and needs for alfalfa weevil management and other related insects. The short 22-question online survey covering the 2021-25 growing seasons can be found at https://z.umn.edu/alfalfapestsurvey.
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| Reduced alfalfa regrowth due to prior feeding under windrows near Morris, MN. Photo: Anthony Hanson |
This online survey lets you voice what issues you are seeing in the field first-hand for alfalfa pests. Participating in the survey will help determine what areas of the Minnesota and surrounding states have had increased issues with insect outbreaks and direct future alfalfa educational programming and research. The survey is open to alfalfa growers and agricultural professionals in the Midwest and is in collaboration with other Midwest university forage and integrated pest management programs
The survey results will be used to highlight alfalfa farmer needs to Midwest universities and provide grower perspective to help justify and fund future research and support. If you have any questions about the survey, contact Dr. Anthony Hanson - Integrated Pest Management Educator at hans4022@umn.edu.
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