Resources

Forage industry research

Perennial Forages

Sanfoin for Western Canada

A resource for management and the economics of using sainfoin.
 
report

Regenerative Agriculture & Cover Crops

Evaluation of Annual Cover Crops for Grazing Purposes

An article from the Western Central Forage Association (WCFA).
 
article

Polycropping Principals

An article by Northstar Seed.
 
article

Forage Production & Management

Extended Grazing

An article from the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC). Methods to extend the grazing season, including stockpiled perennial forages, use of annual forages, crop residues, and bale feeding in-field.
 
resource

Effect of Perennial Forage System on Forage Characteristics, Cow Performance and System Economics

Prepared by the Western Beef Development Centre (WBDC).
 
fact sheet

Alfalfa Stand Assessment

Is this stand good enough to keep? How to evaluate older alfalfa stands and after winterkill.
 
article

Winter Swath Grazing

An article from Saskatchewan Agriculture. Planning for winter swath grazing, including crop selection and management considerations.
 
article

Nitrate Poisoning and Feeding Nitrate Feeds to Livestock

AGRI-FACTS (Alberta Food and Rural Development).
 
article

Frost Seeding - A Cheap Alternative

An article from the Foothills Forage and Grazing Association.
 
resource

Managing Salinity with Forages

An article by Northstar Seed.
 
article

Fertility Needs for Forage Production

An article by Northstar Seed.
 
article