"Strengthening Agriculture, One Farm At A Time"

In order to be able to continue to identify barley varieties that have better forage production for livestock producers in the Peace, PCBFA

Proper nutrition is essential for crop growth and production. Profit potential for farmers depends on producing enough crop per acre to keep

Producers’ questions in the Peace and elsewhere on forage-stand rejuvenation methods always include: How much more forage does a re-seed

Perennial forages consisting of different grasses, legumes and grass/legume mixtures were seeded in 2016 in a province-wide project. Forages

In collaboration with Performance Seed (Lethbridge), 4 perennial mixes, 3 alfalfas, 3 grasses, 2 annual clovers, 2 forage-type brassicas, 2

Soybeans are a warm season annual legume that is grown mainly for the oil and protein value of their seed. Forage soybeans may be an option

Many annual crops are suitable for inclusion in cocktail mixtures for forage production (grazing, silage or greenfeed) and to improve soil

There is growing interest in the potential for a multispecies cover crop mixture (cocktail) for forage-based livestock production. The idea

It is important to choose a variety of annual or Italian ryegrass that establishes quickly, a variety that is well -adapted to the area, yie

Winter feed costs typically represent the largest portion of cow/calf expenses. In the Peace, oats and barley are the two most commonly use

Planting and growing two crops simultaneously on the same field, particularly growing of legumes with cereals, is known to offer scope for

Triticale has the potential to introduce valuable economic benefits to forage production systems. Triticale is a very important alternative

In the Peace Country, oats have become a reliable source of conserved forage for over-wintering beef cattle. There is a need for continued l

According to the Alberta Agriculture & Forestry publication “Barley Production in Alberta”, of the major cereal crops, barley is the most se

Cocktail cover crops are often used to further increase the benefits of a one-species cover crop. Cocktail cover crops offer more diversity

Soybean plants may be grazed or harvested from the flowering stage to near maturity for use as high-quality hay. Soybeans may also be grown

Over 100 corn forage samples have been analyzed for quality by PCBFA in the last few years, and the majority of the samples came

Plant population refers to the number of plants per acre; planting or seeding rate refers to the number of seeds planted per acre.

One of the most costly and important inputs in corn production is nitrogen fertilizer. The objective of this project is to help develop

In the Peace Country region, winter feeding costs make up the bulk of the overall cost of production for cow-calf producers. There are many