It’s been 30 years in the making, but a new branch-rooted alfalfa cultivar that is tolerant to both drought and excessive moisture is now available in Canada. It’s an important advancement given the increased occurrence of extreme weather events including heavy rains, flooding and drought. The licensing right for this new variety was awarded in […] Read more
New branch-rooted alfalfa cultivar hits the market
AAC Trueman is more resilient in extreme weather and can withstand extended periods of dryness, wetness or flooding
Leaving the grass – and the carbon – in the ground
National project will show how forage and grassland owners can use high-performance management to boost yields and store carbon
Canadian forage producers know the value of the land they are responsible for — all 33.8 million acres of cultivated forages and 36 million of native or improved pastures. This land has a direct economic impact of $5.09 billion, but studies on the value of its environmental impact, or “ecological goods and services,” suggest it’s […] Read more
Legumes are best, but…
Nova Scotia researchers are looking at ways to maintain their percentage in forage mixtures under grazing
Not only are legumes a superfood for humans, but they are a superfood for cattle too. In fact, regardless of what type of livestock producers raise, the animals perform better on a diet of grass mixed with legumes than if just on a diet of straight grass, resulting in better weight gain and increased milk […] Read more
Putting a value on forages
A new project by the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association will establish protocols for high-performance forage management
With over 70 million acres of dedicated Canadian cropland and a direct economic value of $5.09 billion, forages are the country’s third-largest crop, just behind wheat valued at $5.2 billion and canola at $7.3 billion. There’s no doubt forages are good for the economy. Perennial forages play an environmental role with the ability to reduce […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
