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When milk prices are low, dairy producers begin to look for ways to reduce the direct input expenses of growing alfalfa. One option that growers have is to purchase lower cost alfalfa seed. Alfalfa seed of modern varieties can cost over $4.00 per pound, while older varieties can be purchased for $2.00 per pound or less.
Alfalfa Seed Types. In the United States, farms grow alfalfa to use as hay for cattle and other livestock food. Alfalfa is a common forage crop that provides the livestock with the nutrition they need to thrive and grow. There are many types of alfalfa varieties offered by United States seed companies. Affinity alfalfa can grow in a very cold climate and strong against root rot disease. 2  If this variety is cut very close to the ground, it can grow back for another harvest. 3  Affinity is also resistant to many varieties of insectâs pests that usually give other alfalfa seeds problems.