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Forage U-Pick online tool now available Canada-wide

By Beef Cattle Research Council June 12, 2023

The Canadian farms producing top-quality beef are as unique as our country’s topography. They do have one thing in common–each uses forages in some way. Forage U-Pick–a tool that helps farmers and ranchers from British Columbia to the Maritimes choose forages best suited to their fields, calculate seeding rates and manage forage weeds–is now available […] Read more

The deep roots in many forage plants significantly improve soil structure and soil moisture absorption and retention.

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Research

Forages offer protection from flooding

Research on the Record with Reynold Bergen

By Reynold Bergen May 9, 2023

Manitoba’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre predicted a major risk of spring flooding along the Red River a few days before this column was written. Spring floods are an annual concern in Manitoba. High precipitation, heavy soils and a flat topography mean that floodwaters can spread with devastating consequences, especially when ice jams prevent meltwater from flowing […] Read more

Identifying genes that play key roles in stress tolerance will help to breed alfalfa that is more resilient to environmental challenges.

Livestock, Research

Improving alfalfa’s flood and drought tolerance

Research on the Record with Reynold Bergen

By Reynold Bergen April 13, 2023

One of last year’s research columns bemoaned the fact that only four out of 119 alfalfa varieties registered in Canada between 2012 and 2022 had been developed in Canada. The rest were from China, Australia or the U.S. Since then, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has approved nine more varieties originating from Washington, Wisconsin, […] Read more

Dr. Bree Kelln (PhD) will be supervising Tyler Peterson when he starts his master’s degree this spring. His research will begin in the greenhouse one plant at a time before he takes his work to the field next year.

Forages, News

New USask researcher focuses on growing forage production

By Lana Haight April 3, 2023

Dr. Breeanna Kelln (PhD) loves to connect the dots, even when the dots are scattered and seemingly unrelated. “I don’t fit into any box. I do interdisciplinary work and because of that, I’m connecting all these different pieces and I find the work to be super exciting,” said Kelln, assistant professor in the College of […] Read more

Features, Forages, Livestock

Grazing over-mature forages

Fall grazing has many benefits, but make sure the cow and calf’s nutritional needs are being met

By Barry Yaremcio October 25, 2022

Grazing mature cattle on mature forages and crop aftermath late into fall are options that reduce overall feeding costs. Kaliel and Kotowich (2002) reported that 60 per cent of production costs in a cow-calf operation are associated with winter feeding. Extending the grazing season reduces costs but there are limitations on what can be done. […] Read more

Features, Forages, Livestock

Rebuilding or replacing forage stands

By evaluating current and past management practices, you can avoid repeat mistakes

By Barry Yaremcio October 21, 2022

Before attempting to rejuvenate or replace pasture, we must evaluate the pasture or hay field that is in poor condition. Start by determining the plant species that are present and the number of plants per square foot. Collect information from 10 different locations within the pasture to get a good overview of populations. Also, record […] Read more

The invasion of noxious weeds on rangelands can have a substantial impact on a pasture’s grazing capacity.

Livestock, Pasture

Turning weeds into feed

A variety of noxious weeds have been deemed as safe alternative forages for cattle

By Amanda Meadows, Charles Geddes, Gabriel Ribeiro, Tim McAllister October 19, 2022

A noxious weed is an invasive non-native species that may reduce the yield of existing crops and forages if not controlled through herbicide application or by other means. Many weed species can be consumed by cattle and provide nutritive value during drought-induced feed shortages, while at the same time reducing herbicide use. Kochia (Bassia scoparia) […] Read more

Barry Schmitt and his sons at Barr-Ag in Olds, Alberta, hosted delegates on an Al Dhara inbound trade mission this spring.

Forages, Livestock

Sending hay abroad

Canada’s export forage market: trade missions, tips for producers and market trends

By Trudy Kelly Forsythe October 12, 2022

Canadian exporters say they’re receiving more overseas inquiries for high-quality forage. Last May, one inquiry led the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) to organize a trade mission that brought representatives from Al Dahra Holding LLC, an Abu Dhabi-based agribusiness that trades three million tonnes of forage annually, to tour Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Siju […] Read more

Cattle were randomly allocated to 1 of 24 pens, these pens were then randomly assigned to 1 of 4 treatments.

Features, Forages

Using forage to prevent liver abscesses in finished cattle

By Gabriel Ribeiro, Tyen Paterson September 13, 2022

Liver abscesses are a leading cause of beef defects and economic losses in the Canadian beef industry. On average, 12 to 32 per cent of cattle develop liver abscesses, which account for over $60 million in yearly losses by the Canadian beef industry due to liver discounts and condemnations. Liver abscesses are pus-filled lesions found […] Read more

Comment/Columns, Forages

Mentoring the mentors

Opportunity awaits farmers who want to learn how to develop and plan an advanced grazing system

By Steve Kenyon September 6, 2022

I started farming on my own back in 1996. I was fresh out of college and had a huge passion for grazing. I was very lucky to have a lot of great mentors who were patient enough to put up with my never-ending questions. I was eager and I just could not get enough education […] Read more

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Forage U-Pick online tool now available Canada-wide

Forages offer protection from flooding

Improving alfalfa’s flood and drought tolerance

New USask researcher focuses on growing forage production

Grazing over-mature forages

Rebuilding or replacing forage stands

Turning weeds into feed

Sending hay abroad

Using forage to prevent liver abscesses in finished cattle

Mentoring the mentors

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