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Terminating your forage crops

There are many reasons to take forage crops out of production, and also many ways to do it

By Leeann Minogue February 19, 2015

Brian Nybo is a researcher with the Wheatland conservation area in Swift Current, Sask., and also a farmer. He’s been researching the best ways to take forage crops out of production, and has set up a demonstration at the research station near Swift Current. “It can be fairly difficult,” he told farmers at the Agri-ARM […] Read more

Forages, Machinery

John Deere introduces new forage harvesters

The green brand replaces its previous 7000 Series SP forage harvester line with an updated 8000 Series SP

By Scott Garvey February 2, 2015

One of the new products John Deere’s marketing reps were proud to introduce to dealers and the farm media this past summer at a convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was an updated line of self-propelled forage harvesters. The new 8000 Series replaces the previous 7000s and offers more built-in technology. The new five-model line covers the […] Read more

Features, Livestock

Grazing corn a good option

Many farmers have found grazing corn to be a good way to maintain cattle health and saving money

By Breeanna Kelln January 29, 2015

Ranchers looking to save costs associated with traditional drylot feeding systems are making the switch to grazing corn to keep beef herds healthy in winter months. There are many different winter grazing systems available to producers, including grazing standing whole plant corn. And, studies show producers won’t be sacrificing herd health for cost savings. Assessing […] Read more

Crops, Features

Grass seed industry has solid niche

Not everyone seeds forage, but moving into grass seed production may be beneficial for some

By Patty Milligan January 27, 2015

At least 8,000 years have passed since humans first started harvesting grasses. In that time, cereal grains have become quite different from their grassy ancestors. They still have enough similarities though, that farmers can incorporate grass seed into their cereal and oilseed operations fairly easily. For instance, there’s no need for specialized equipment. They still […] Read more

Features, Forages

Getting into growing grass seed crops

Growing grass seed can fit well into a rotation. Here are seven tips for beginning grass growers

By Patty Milligan January 27, 2015

Terry Andersen seeds about 25 per cent of his 2,700 acres at Anderseed Farms near Bon Accord, Alta., to grass primarily for reclamation. He first planted grass seed in 1992 because he was told that he could make more money with it than with grain. While prices haven’t always been good, Kowalchuk confirms that they’ve […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner

Snow introduces a few seasons

By Debbie Chikousky December 30, 2014

For our family, the opening day of rifle hunting season means the cows are supposed to be home. This year we were a bit behind, lulled, just a bit, by the lovely fall weather. It had been cool but snow had stayed away until mid-November and it was still warm enough for the dugouts to […] Read more

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Forages

Terminating your forage crops

John Deere introduces new forage harvesters

Grazing corn a good option

Grass seed industry has solid niche

Getting into growing grass seed crops

Snow introduces a few seasons

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