Show FEEDING VALUE OF ALFALFA Important That Hay Be Cured So as to Save Leaves Rake Into Windrows Wind-rows Before Dry. Two-thirds of the feeding value of the alfalfa plant is in the leaves. If the leaves are lost in curing only one-third one-third of the feeding value remains. This makes it important that alfalfa hay be cured so as to save the leaves. This means Uiat the alfalfa must be raked Into windrows before the leaves dry or they will tall off. The alfalfa should be raked Into windrows an hour or two after being cut. This not only saves the leaves but also keeps it green and more of the flavor Is re tained. j |