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Close-up file photo of an alfalfa plant in a Canadian field. (Jennifer Seeman/iStock/Getty Images)
Forages, Research

Alfalfa for Canada’s climate

Nature doesn’t always provide conveniently severe winters to select for survival

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Very few of the alfalfa varieties sold in Canada were developed under Canadian conditions. The CFIA registered 119 varieties in Canada between 2012 and 2022, but only four (AAC Nikon, AAC Meadowview, AAC Bridgeview and AAC Trueman) were developed in Canada. The other 115 came from breeding programs in China, Australia, California, Washington State or […] Read more
VIDEO: What does a healthy pasture look like?
Forages, Livestock

VIDEO: What does a healthy pasture look like?

Rangeland biologist answers the question, ‘can cattle be trained to eat spurge?’

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A number of situations – some within a producer’s control, some not – can compromise the health of pastures and grasslands of not being able to grow quality forages to feed livestock. During a field day in July hosted by Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives, Mae Elsinger, a rangeland and pasture biologist with Agriculture and […] Read more
A relay crop growing after the swath grazing crop has been cut.
Features, Grazing

Stocking cattle and stockpiling forage

Tim Wray walks us through his family’s plan for the grazing season as they seek to balance forage supplies with cattle inventory

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When it comes to handling drought, a little planning and strategy go a long way for the Wray family. Tim Wray grew up on his family’s cattle operation in Irricana, a small town located 50 kilometres northeast of Calgary. Today Tim and his uncle, Doug Wray, operate Wray Ranch, which has endured dry conditions for […] Read more
Cows getting their fill of minerals. Mixing untreated legume seeds into loose minerals is one way to reseed pastures.
Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Features, Forages, Pasture

Options for reseeding pastures

From frost seeding to aerial application, there is a range of methods for rejuvenating forage stands

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Fuel and fertilizer prices are rising daily, making the decision harder on whether producers should reseed pasture. “That full break and reseed, even prior to this year, was the most expensive way to go,” says forage and grazing specialist Christine O’Reilly. But there are more options than cultivating and reseeding with a drill. “Reseeding tends […] Read more
Small-bale grazing with intercrop regrowth at the MBFI Johnson Farm.
Forages, Livestock

Diversifying the tool kit for grazing annual forages

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For the 2021 field season at Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI), we were impressed by the outcomes of management tools for diverse annual forages to extend grazing through fall and into winter. At both farm stations, the Brookdale Farm and Johnson Farm, we showcase fields grown for general farm operations to support the research […] Read more
alfalfa swaths in a field
Forages

Agriclimat project preparing Quebec farmers for changing climate

Quebec forage producers a part of developing farmer-focused climate change adaptation plans

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Heatwaves are anticipated to become more frequent in Quebec’s Montérégie region, spelling potential trouble for future forage production. Climate change data for this agricultural region predicts an increase in days with night temperatures above 20 C, which could negatively impact the respiration of plants that rely on cooler nights to survive hot summers. Using regional […] Read more
A lab funded by the Canada Agricultural Partnership can generate a comprehensive soil health report for each site sampled.
News

Benchmarking and building soil health

Understanding of the significance of what constitutes healthy soil has increased substantially in recent years

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When it comes to forages or foraging, what happens below ground is just as important as the biomass material above ground. Interest in soil has traditionally focused on chemical characteristics — including minerals such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, for fertilizer recommendations — or characteristics such as salinity and pH. Understanding of the significance of […] Read more
Canola regrowth blooming in Manitoba’s Interlake in late September. Beware high nitrates and other issues when grazing canola regrowth and consider using an electric fence to control intake.
Forages, News, News Roundup

Timing key when managing high-nitrate feeds

News Roundup from the October 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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You’ve tested your feed and you’ve got some high-nitrate crop in the field or the feedyard. What exactly are the risks to your cattle and what can you do to manage them?  High nitrate levels can affect reproduction, and this time of year is especially risky for herds calving in May or June, says Barry […] Read more
Swath grazing is a great strategy to extend the grazing season.
Forage & Grasslands Guide, Forages

Putting forage theory into practice

A new online guide explains how to maximize forage production and greenhouse gas sequestration

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Forage and grassland farmers now have a practical, straightforward resource to discover best management practices for maximizing soil carbon sequestration. The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) published the digital guide, Forage Best Management Practices for Enhancing Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration, earlier this year as one of the key deliverables of its four-year Agricultural Greenhouse […] Read more

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