Variety Trial 4/5

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Jan 16, 2020

Corn Seeding Rates Trial

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

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Dec 4, 2019

Evaluation of 23 Low Heat Unit Corn Hybrids for Forage

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

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Dec 4, 2019

Testing of some Wheat & Triticale varieties for Greenfeed & Silage - Regional Silage Variety Trial

The RSVTs help to provide information with regard to the quantity and quality of annual crops cut for green-feed and silage.

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Dec 4, 2019

Testing of Oat Varieties for Greenfeed and Silage - Regional Silage Variety Trial (RSVT) 2015

In Alberta, oats have become a reliable source of conserved forage for over-wintering beef cattle.

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Dec 4, 2019

Testing of Barley Varieties for Greenfeed and Silage - Regional Silage Variety Trial (RSVT) 2015

To identify barley varieties that have superior forage production in the Peace, PCBFA took part in the Regional Variety Testing program

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Dec 4, 2019

Forage Quality of Monoculture Cover Crops Tested in Fairview

Usually we think of cover crops in terms of reducing soil erosion and adding organic matter to the soil – but they can do much more.

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Dec 4, 2019

Sainfoin – Alfalfa Mixture Trial

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

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Oct 9, 2019

Perennial Forage Demonstration in Rycroft

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

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Oct 9, 2019

Evaluation of Low Heat Unit Corn Hybrids Compared to Barley for Grazing

Well managed corn production and grazing plans will reduce or eliminate labour, feed and manure handling costs during the winter. One of the

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Oct 9, 2019

On-farm Testing of Triticale and Corn for Extending the Grazing Season

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

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Oct 9, 2019

Mixtures of Fall Rye, Sweet Clover and Proso Millet for Grazing

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

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Oct 9, 2019

On-farm Testing of 7 Corn Hybrids for Forage Production

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

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Oct 9, 2019

Progress Report on Sainfoin – Alfalfa Mixture Trial

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

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Oct 8, 2019

Demonstration of Annuals in Monocultures and in Cover Crop Mixtures

Cover crops are an important tool that farmers can use to generate benefits and services on the farm and for society, including improved

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Oct 8, 2019

Pulse - Cereal Mixtures for Forage Yield and Quality

Mixing pulse (such as field peas) with a cereal for forage is being commonly done by some producers to improve forage quality, with a possi

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Oct 8, 2019

Forage Type Barley Varieties for Greenfeed and Silage: Yield and Quality

In 2014, PCBFA took part in the Regional Variety Testing program (Regional Silage Variety Trials (RSVT). The program includes testing of new

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Oct 8, 2019

Perennial Forage Demonstration in High Prairie: Yield & Feed Value Following Third Year of Cutting

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

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Oct 8, 2019

Perennial Forage Demonstration in Fairview: Yield & Feed Value Following Third Year of Cutting

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

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Oct 8, 2019

Corn for Grazing & Silage Production

As an annual, it can be grazed successfully during the fall and winter to extend the grazing season, and thereby reducing feed cost per head

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Oct 8, 2019

Forage Yield & Feed Quality of Five Corn Hybrids

Corn is known as a forage crop that has the potential of yielding more energy per acre than any other forage crop in areas of western Canada

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