
Tag Archives alfalfa

New and notable Prairie crop pest insects
Haven’t heard of canola flower midge? Can’t identify those RED BUGS showing up in your fields? Didn’t know alfalfa weevil populations are developing insecticide resistance? Everything you need to know about new insect threats

Les Henry: Fertilizing for forage yields
For higher grass yields, fertilize it like a crop

Some good ol’ reminders about diversification
No crazy ideas about what to do with alfalfa and barley

Manitoba beef sector faces tight feed situation

Following some old-time weather predictors
Does a foggy fall really forecast heavy snows ahead?

Species diversity is key to year-round grazing
Annual seedings provide important support to perennial pastures

Successful forage establishment
Q & A with CPS

Where does grass come from?
Aside from the obvious answer, it is important to have a grazing plan

Maintain forage fibre in a dairy diet
Dairy Corner with Peter Vitti

Manitoba forages fight past winterkill, pest issues
Grainews is written for farmers and often by farmers. It is about putting theory into practice on the farm. Each issue also features Cattleman’s Corner for cow-calf producers and farmers with mixed cattle and grain operations.