the development and impact of diseases. Any practice that reduces crop stress (biotic or abiotic) and promotes vigor will help extend the productive life of the stand. This becomes even more critical in the presence of serious disease organisms. Site selection...
integrates the use of several pest-suppression technologies, including • Biological control: beneficial organisms, such as insect predators • Cultural techniques: practices such as crop rotation, sanitation • Mechanical and physical methods: screens, traps...

of diseases. Any practice that reduces crop stress (biotic or abiotic) and promotes vigor will help extend the productive life of the stand. This becomes even more critical in the presence of serious disease organisms. Management Alternatives Site selection...
on leaf loss. Crown and wilt diseases should be evaluated for their severity and their impacts on total stand health and productivity. There are no pesticide rescue treatments to manage diseases in forage alfalfa. Use cultural practices and resistant...