Alfalfa seedling establishment involves some element of luck added to best practice, but sometimes things just go wrong like that flash flood rain that covers up emerging alfalfa, wind erosion from that seasonal wind storm, and so many other things. There is a Forage Seeding Establishment Insurance program offered through RMA of the USDA and is available through agencies that offer crop insurance, Todays video clip gives more details on this cost effective program that will benefit growers. It is available in 17 Kansas counties and the fall seeding sales closing date is July 31. Check with your crop insurance agent for availability or whether a written agreement might be possiblee.