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

Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia), an introduced legume that can be used as hay, or grazed by livestock possesses polyphenolics including con

Sainfoin is a perennial forage legume that does not cause bloat because of its condensed tannin concentration. Condensed tannins are very ef

Over time, the productivity and livestock carrying capacity of seeded hay fields and pastures on beef cattle operations may decline

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

On-farm soil nutrient budgeting and mapping, PCBFA identified 6 livestock and cropping operations across the Peace Country for the project.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of different methods of rejuvenating old forage stands and brush control in comparis

Producers’ questions in the Peace on forage-stand rejuvenation methods always include: How much more forage does a reseed produce? How will

Sainfoin is a perennial forage legume that does not cause bloat because of its condensed tannin concentration. The condensed tannin is very

Sainfoin is a perennial forage legume that does not cause bloat and is immune to attack by the alfalfa weevil.

The purpose of PCBFA perennial forage demonstration plots is to show case a variety of grass and legume species and varieties with potential

Sainfoin, a condensed-tannin-containing legume, when present in alfalfa pasture prevents bloat in grazing cattle.

Foliar nutrients are mobilized directly into plant leaves, which is the goal of fertilization to begin with, increasing the rate

The forage plots in High Prairie is one of the two PCBFA perennial forage plots established in 2010 in the Peace Region.

Following the establishment of the perennial forage demonstration plots in 2010 in Fairview, the plots have continued to provide us with nec

Collaborating Producer: Garth Shaw, Fairview Research Coordinator: Dr. Akim Omokanye From: Peace Country Beef & Forage Association 2012...

Location: High Prairie Airport Research Coordinator: Dr. Akim Omokanye From: Peace Country Beef & Forage Association 2012 Annual Report...

Location: Fairview Research Farm Research Coordinator: Dr. Akim Omokanye From: Peace Country Beef & Forage Association 2012 Annual Report...

Collaborating Producer: Paul & Lori Kinnee, Brownvale Research Coordinator: Dr. Akim Omokanye From: Peace Country Beef & Forage...