I first met Dr. Alex Johnston, one of Canada’s leading range management scientists, at a 4-H camp that I was helping to lead in a wilderness area in the| Canadian Cattlemen
Before planting a forage mix, it’s important for producers to know what their own goals are in the field.| Canadian Cattlemen
Acres seeded to hybrid rye as a source of silage for feedlot cattle in Canada and the U.S. have increased in recent years. Increased use of hybrid rye as a forage source may be driven by greater yield potential relative to conventional rye and the early harvest may allow for double cropping. In some areas, […] Read more The post Rye silage: From the field to feedlot appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
This research project examined yields of several forage varieties at sites across North America.| Canadian Cattlemen
When shopping for the right alfalfa variety, it’s usually well worth splurging for a top yielder, says forage expert Dan Undersander.| Canadian Cattlemen
Last summer, Canadian Cattlemen caught up with Graeme Finn, rancher and founder of Union Forage, at Ag in Motion. Here’s what he had to say about| Canadian Cattlemen
Seeding forages into marginal areas has benefits for the farmer, the land and local wildlife.| Canadian Cattlemen
Read the latest and featured Forages stories. Canadian Cattlemen brings relevant and informative Forages articles to anyone in Canada's beef industry.| Canadian Cattlemen
Before attempting to rejuvenate or replace pasture, we must evaluate the pasture or hay field that is in poor condition. Start by determining the plant| Canadian Cattlemen
Tips and online resources for farmers and ranchers on choosing forage varieties.| Canadian Cattlemen
He says the goal is to generate genetic markers so future cattle producers can purchase a tool based on those genetic markers.| Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Cattlemen field editor Melissa Bezan talks to Karin Schmid of the Alberta Beef Producers about toxic plants and drought. At the end of April, the| Canadian Cattlemen