Examples of alfalfa in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Colorado River Indian Tribes' farm produces alfalfa, grains, onions and garlic as well as other crops. — AZCentral.com, 8 Aug. 2022 Agriculture consumes about 80% of the water that’s diverted from the river, much of it to grow crops like alfalfa, which is used to feed cattle and exported in large quantities. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2022 Most soil crops, like alfalfa, soybean and corn, require lots of farmland to produce enough profitable supply. — Saige Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 Young rabbits can have any type of grassy hay, but alfalfa hay should not be given to adult rabbits because of its high calcium and protein levels. — Caitlin Mclean, USA TODAY, 25 July 2022 Cutting supplies is especially tough in a year in which farmers are obtaining banner prices for wheat, alfalfa and other crops, caused by widespread domestic drought, and shortages worldwide created by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. — Janet Wilson, USA TODAY, 16 June 2022 Just beyond the pristine temple grounds, tractors kick up clouds of dust in alfalfa and wheat fields. — Leah Sottile, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2022 Large quantities of water are diverted to supply vast farmlands growing almonds, pistachios, grapes, alfalfa and other crops. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2022 Rio Grande County raise potatoes as well as small grains and alfalfa, with irrigation from the Rio Grande Canal. — Jim Robbins, Wired, 25 June 2022 See More

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