Alfalfa is one of the most popular forage crops grown in the U.S. This high quality forage can be used for hay, silage, be a useful forage for animals with high nutrient needs. Although alfalfa is a cool-season legume, its deep root system makes it more drought tolerant than other cool-season species. Alfalfa can provide a high quality forage, green-chop, or pasture. This versatile crop can tolerate a wide range of soil and climatic conditions, and has the highest yield potential and feeding value of all perennial forage legumes. Because of its nutritive value, alfalfa can be a useful forage for animals with high nutrient needs. Although alfalfa is a cool-season legume, its deep root system makes it more drought tolerant than other cool-season species. Alfalfa can provide a high quality forage, even in conditions when cool-season grasses are experiencing “ summer slump” and growth rates have slowed.