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The annual wheat production in Alberta is about 8.4 million tonnes, according to the recent Alberta Crop Production Statistics. Spring wheat

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

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

There is growing interest in using annual clover varieties for inclusion in cocktail mixtures and cereal intercropping systems in the Peace.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swath grazing is a management practice that can be used to extend the grazing season and to reduce feed, labor and manure handling costs

Annual and Italian ryegrasses are easier to establish. Producers ask many questions about annual and Italian ryegrass varieties.

Annual crops for forages can be used to provide an additional source of hay, silage or pasture when perennial forage crops are in short

Triticale is a cross of wheat and rye. Triticale is a cool season cover crop. Spring triticale provides an excellent high yielding