Pea-Cereal Mixtures for Greenfeed and Silage Production
Intercropping systems involving cereals with legumes have been observed to provide several major advantages, such as higher total yield, bet
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Barley Variety Trial for Forage Production
In order to be able to continue to identify barley varieties that have better forage production for livestock producers in the Peace, PCBFA
Yield and Agronomic Performance of Hard Red Spring Wheat Cultivars Grown in the Peace Region
Variety selection plays an important role in wheat yield potential. Regardless of whether a producer intends to seed one cultivar or several
Comparison of Yield and Agronomic Performance of Common CWRS & CPSR Wheat Varieties
The annual wheat production in Alberta is about 8.4 million tonnes, according to the recent Alberta Crop Production Statistics. Spring wheat
Persistency of Sainfoin in Alfalfa Pasture Mixtures: A Research Update
Sainfoin is a perennial forage legume that does not cause bloat because of its condensed tannin concentration. Condensed tannins are very ef
Testing of Perennial Forages: Forage Yields of 11 Grasses, 15 Legumes and 9 Mixtures
Perennial forages consisting of different grasses, legumes and grass/legume mixtures were seeded in 2016
in a province-wide project. Forages
Annual Clover Variety Trial
There is growing interest in using annual clover varieties for inclusion in cocktail mixtures and cereal intercropping systems in the Peace.
Soybean Varieties for Forage Production
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
Demonstration of Sunflower, Phacelia and Sugar Beet for Forage Quality
Many annual crops are suitable for inclusion in cocktail mixtures for forage production (grazing, silage or greenfeed) and to improve soil
Cocktail Mixtures Versus Forage-Type Cereal Monocrops
There is growing interest in the potential for a multispecies cover crop mixture (cocktail) for forage-based livestock production. The idea
Warm Season and Cool Season Cereals: Forage Yield & Quality
Because of the increasing number of acres of cocktail mixtures in parts of the Peace, there is a need to regularly test new annual crops as
Annual & Italian Ryegrass Variety Trial For Forage and Regrowth Potential
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
Peace Common Oat & Barley Varieties Versus Soft White Wheat Varieties for Silage
Winter feed costs typically represent the largest portion of cow/calf expenses. In the Peace, oats and barley are the two most commonly use
Regional Silage Variety Trials: 3. Triticale Varieties
Triticale has the potential to introduce valuable economic benefits to forage production systems. Triticale is a very important alternative
Regional Silage Variety Trials: 2. Oat Varieties
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
Regional Silage Variety Trials: 1. Barley Varieties
According to the Alberta Agriculture & Forestry publication “Barley Production in Alberta”, of the major cereal crops, barley is the most se
Demonstration of 14 Soybean Varieties for Forage
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
Peace Corn Variety Trial
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
Testing of New Sainfoin Lines for Bloat-free Alfalfa Pasture Mixtures
Sainfoin is a perennial forage legume that does not cause bloat because of its condensed tannin concentration. The condensed tannin is very
Annual Crop Mixtures for Beef Swath Grazing and Dairy Silage
Swath grazing is a management practice that can be used to extend the grazing season and to reduce feed, labor and manure handling costs