They call alfalfa the ‘Queen of Forage.’ It is a legume that originated in Iran and today is planted all over the world. High in minerals, vitamins and protein, alfalfa has the highest feed value of all common hay crops.
It’s low in fiber and high in energy. Just ask a Belding’s ground squirrel – he has lots of energy. He will answer with a trill or a whistle as he scurries back toward the tunnel.
But he is the enemy of the queen.