The successful experience of alfalfa industry in United States as a reference to Gansu alfalfa industries

The United States is the largest country of alfalfa acreage and export around the world. Both its production and trade are much better than China which can provide reference for Chinese production. Gansu Province is the largest province of alfalfa acreage in China. Alfalfa industry is developing rapidly in recent years, however, there are still many problems as the short development period. The present paper reviewed the status of alfalfa production and trade in the United States, analyzed their successful experiences. Taking their experience as a reference, some suggestions and countermeasures were put forward to promote the healthy development of Gansu alfalfa industry after a comprehensive analysis of problems existing in Gansu alfalfa industry.