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

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

On beef cattle operations, at some point, forage production of hay fields and pastures will no longer meet minimum production expectations

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

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

Cover crops (CCs) and their mixtures (cocktail mixtures) are an important tool that producers can use to generate multiple benefits

In parts of the Peace, the practice of extended winter grazing with standing forage corn is continuing to gain more popularity among produce

An important focus by PCBFA has been reducing feed costs by examining different options for extending the grazing season in the Peace.

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

A series of workshops on cover cropping put on by PCBFA has shown that the advantages of integrating cover cropping systems into the forage

Soil conservation, nutrient sequestration, weed suppression, improved soil health, and optimizing grain and forage production, among others,

Research Coordinator: Dr. Akim Omokanye Collaborating producer: John Prinse (MD of Big Lakes) From: Peace Country Beef & Forage...

Cereals can provide high energy feed for livestock within a short period of time. They can be harvested at the milk to soft dough stage for

Grazing your herd on corn can lower your winter feed costs, reduce your operating expenses and save you time. Corn also has the potential to

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