- An estimate of 500,000 acres of land is infested by the ASB.
- Within one growing season an entire stand of alfalfa can be destroyed.
- This crop loss results in 22-25% rise in milk production due to rising feed costs
- In a 3-cut system, 4-year rotation, ASB cab cost a producer up to $381/acre if 100% stand loss occurs. (Download PDF of Charts)
- In a 4-cut system, 3-year rotation, ASB cab cost a producer up to $487/acre if 100% stand loss occurs. (Download PDF of Charts)
