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When to fertilize your forage crop

By Debbie Furber May 13, 2015

Fertilizing forages pays off in the long run and could be a game changer if the race gets called on account of weather. Like any crop, forages need a significant amount of nutrients during the growing season to replace the nutrients removed with the crop, says Charlotte Ward, a forage specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry […] Read more

Features, Forages

Radish to the rescue

The last seven-inch rain reduced Elmy's cover crop options to one – Tillage Radish

By Debbie Furber April 22, 2015

Seven inches of rain in one shot late last June left Kevin Elmy with little choice but to throw out the notion of generating income off some of his land that year. Instead, he planted the waterlogged fields to Tillage Radish in hopes of at least conditioning the land. Elmy’s Friendly Acres Seed Farm near […] Read more

Crops, Forages, Weather

Prairie forage crops to benefit from early spring weather

By Terryn Shiells April 14, 2015

CNS Canada — Forage crops in Western Canada are in a much better place this spring compared to a year ago, as spring’s early arrival will benefit crop development. The milder winter was also beneficial in preserving forage supplies, with feed stocks adequate to good in many regions, said Terry Kowalchuk, a provincial forage specialist […] Read more

Crops, Forages

Dryland grass breeding in the Canadian Prairies

By Duncan Morrison April 9, 2015

Bruce Coulman is a professor at the plant sciences department in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan. He has helped develop and register 22 forage cultivars through research programs at the University of Saskatchewan and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Highlights include the development of AC Grazeland, a bloat-reduced alfalfa, and […] Read more

Forages

Getting back to the basics: The fundamentals of good forages

New market opportunities may beckon, but quality remains the key

By Ralph Pearce April 7, 2015

Every time commodity prices start to cycle lower, questions are asked and pencils are put to paper: “Should I start thinking of a cropping alternative?” In Eastern Canada the considerations are often edible beans, identity-preserved soybeans, oats… maybe even barley or flax. But what about forages? The answer can be less than straightforward, depending on […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Forages

Silverbend Ranch shines again

Forages and livestock restore health to a badly eroded farm in Manitoba

By Duncan Morrison April 2, 2015

The moon shines on the bend in the meandering Assiniboine River and reflects a shimmering silver glimmer that illuminates the lush riverside and well up the gently sloped hill toward the farmhouse. Thus the name Silverbend Ranch, or so the story goes. But while the moon may glisten at night, things weren’t always so shiny […] Read more

Forages

2015 Trends in the Canadian forage industry

Regional groups across Canada agree in the need for more recognition and research for forage and grassland

By Doug Wray March 27, 2015

The Canadian forage industry is impacted by dynamics at home and around the globe, as is all of agriculture. In a changing world, producers continually evaluate and build strategies that will support successful business plans. Identifying trends is one way to clarify the picture and provide direction. The following is a look at several trends […] Read more

Forages

The forage challenge – higher yield and higher quality

One goal is to break the inverse link between yield and digestibility

By Gilles Bélanger March 18, 2015

Forage production is a vital component of Canadian agriculture, since it covers nearly half of our cultivated land. Moreover, forages make up around 60 per cent of dairy rations and 80 per cent for beef cattle. Innovations in forage production will be essential for these sectors. The challenges and opportunities will mainly hinge on four […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Forages

Year-round grazing systems

By Steve Kenyon March 17, 2015

I have referred to a Year-Round Grazing System quite often in my articles but never actually defined it. That’s because the definition is different for everyone. We all live in different environments and have different advantages and disadvantages. What works for one farm might not always work for another. The most important part of year-round […] Read more

Crops, Forages, Weather

Ont. expands rain gauge options for forage insurance

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff March 6, 2015

Ontario farmers buying production insurance for forage crops this year can use data from up to three rainfall reporting stations in their coverage. Agricorp, which manages Ontario’s provincial farm programs and production insurance, said Thursday its move will allow forage growers enrolled in the forage rainfall plan to choose stations closer to the spots where […] Read more

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When to fertilize your forage crop

Radish to the rescue

Prairie forage crops to benefit from early spring weather

Dryland grass breeding in the Canadian Prairies

Getting back to the basics: The fundamentals of good forages

Silverbend Ranch shines again

2015 Trends in the Canadian forage industry

The forage challenge – higher yield and higher quality

Year-round grazing systems

Ont. expands rain gauge options for forage insurance

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