Definition of ALFALFA

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Even the American cheese involves coloring from bee-pollinated annatto, milk from dairy cows that eat bee-pollinated alfalfa, and an emulsifier made from soybeans, which can self-pollinate, but produce higher yields if bees are present. — Thor Hanson, WSJ, "The Plight of the Humble Bee," 29 June 2018 But if all goes according to plan, the alfalfa and seed oats now growing in two of the Brunsons' fields will be replaced next year by some 35,000 photovoltaic panels. — Hal Bernton, The Christian Science Monitor, "Solar panel proposal faces opposition in Washington State," 7 May 2018 For three generations, alfalfa farmers in the Touchet Valley have been raising more than a valuable seed crop. — Thor Hanson, WSJ, "The Plight of the Humble Bee," 29 June 2018 Wind blew radioactive clouds north and east, and iodine-131 fell on pastures and alfalfa that fed cows and goats. — Nate Poppino, idahostatesman, "Nuclear tests gave these Idahoans cancer, they say. Will Congress support them now?," 27 June 2018 Honeybees don’t like alfalfa, but the native alkali bees thrive on it, and with the farmers’ help their numbers have skyrocketed. — Thor Hanson, WSJ, "The Plight of the Humble Bee," 29 June 2018 The new list includes more agricultural produce, including dairy, alfalfa and seafood, than a initial group published in April. — Fortune, "Next Move Is Trump's After China Hits Back in Trade-War Opener," 16 June 2018 The proposal would follow federal guidelines on labeling alfalfa. — Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati.com, "Restoring faith after FBI probe, GOP feud? Lawmakers pass 28 proposed laws," 7 June 2018 Big Morongo Feed and Tack in Morongo Valley has always specialized in alfalfa hay pellets, chicken feed and exotic hens, but is carving out a new niche business by offering 20-foot shipping containers for $2,900, including delivery. — Louis Sahagun, latimes.com, "Joshua Tree was once a sleepy high desert community. Now it's a vacation rental destination," 4 June 2018

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