Crested wheatgrass is a deep-rooted bunchgrass, which is tolerant of drought and extreme winter temperatures common in Saskatchewan It is among the first perennial grasses to green up in the spring, and is of high quality at early growth stages However, crested wheatgrass generally matures early,…
Hybrid bromegrass has become a popular hay and pasture grass used by cattle producers in western Canada since the release of the first variety in 2000 This grass produces a high first cut hay yield and then regrows rapidly following a cut or grazing In spite of its high productivity, there are…
Alfalfa is one of the most important forage crops for the Canadian beef and dairy industries In the Canadian Prairies alone, there is over 45 million hectares of pure alfalfa or grass-alfalfa mixed stand in production Development of regionally adapted new alfalfa cultivars has been an important…
