Forages & Production Tips

Most Saskatchewan crops in fair to excellent condition

By Saskatchewan Agriculture, GFM Network News July 24, 2014

Saskatchewan Agriculture has issued its crop report for the week of July 15-21. A summary follows and the full backgrounder by region is attached. Crop Report July 24 2014 Haying continues in the province and livestock producers now have 42 per cent of the hay crop baled or put into silage, with an additional 49 […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Forages, Profiles

Bruce Coulman receives forage industry award

University of Saskatchewan breeder's varieties include bloat-reduced alfalfa

By Lisa Guenther July 16, 2014

The Saskatchewan Forage Council bestowed Bruce Coulman with its Forage Industry Innovation Award at the council’s annual meeting in Lashburn, Sask, on June 26. Coulman is being recognized for his forage research and his work teaching and mentoring university students. The forage breeder has helped develop and register 22 forage cultivars through research programs at […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Forages, Pasture

Proper mineral supplement can prevent grass tetany

Follow these management tips to help protect against deficiencies

By Peter Vitti June 16, 2014

Many parts of western Canada suffered through one of its longest and coldest winters in decades. It’s anybody’s guess that arctic temperatures and belly-high snows predispose beef cows to grass tetany when green lush grass sprout across pastures. However, proper nutrient supplementation to the cows’ early spring diet eliminates risk of this highly preventable magnesium-deficiency […] Read more

Crops, Features, Forages

Using alfalfa to solve pitfalls

When canola and wheat prices are falling, consider the benefits of alfalfa

By Rebeca Kuropatwa June 16, 2014

Perennial legumes, especially alfalfa, bring benefits to a cropping system that can override initial concern many growers may have when it comes to the economics of the practice. Around the world, some countries are concerned about the lack of local available water for growing their own forage. “There is a growing trend for longer-term commitments […] Read more

Crops, Features, Forages

Alfalfa seed production

Growing alfalfa for seed can require intensive management,  but can be rewarding. Learn the basics of alfalfa seed production 

By Lindsay Griffith June 6, 2014

Including alfalfa in a crop rotation can bring a number of agronomic benefits. Prairie farmers grow alfalfa for both forage and seed. Randy Toman, a farmer near Guernsey, Sask., began growing alfalfa for seed production over a decade ago. With lighter land well suited to forage and legume production, alfalfa was a good fit for […] Read more

Crops, Forages, Hay, Markets

Volatile forage market seen keeping alfalfa prices high

By GFM Network News May 27, 2014

CNS Canada — Volatility on the forage market has driven alfalfa prices to all-time highs in Western Canada and it doesn’t appear they’re going to come down anytime soon, an industry expert says. The high prices can be chalked up to a few reasons, according to Ed Shaw, owner of Carstairs, Alta.-based International Quality Forage […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Pasture, Weather

West’s ranchers sending cattle out to pasture early

By GFM Network News May 15, 2014

CNS Canada — The late spring has prompted many Prairie cattle owners to put their animals on pasture weeks ahead of schedule, according to three industry watchers. “They are probably three weeks early (in Alberta) compared to when they should be turning them out,” said forage specialist Barry Yaremcio at the provincial Ag-Info Centre at […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

Forages

Most Saskatchewan crops in fair to excellent condition

Bruce Coulman receives forage industry award

Proper mineral supplement can prevent grass tetany

Using alfalfa to solve pitfalls

Alfalfa seed production

Volatile forage market seen keeping alfalfa prices high

West’s ranchers sending cattle out to pasture early

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