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Oct 9, 2019

Demonstration of Cover Crop Mixtures for Grain and Livestock Grazing

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

Oct 9, 2019

On-Farm Demonstration of Cover Crop Cocktails Mixtures

Soil conservation, nutrient sequestration, weed suppression, improved soil health, quality feeds, among others, are reasons why cover crop

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

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

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...

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Oct 8, 2019

Pasture Rejuvenation with Soil and Foliar Fertilizers

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

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.

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

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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