Keyword: forage
Validating the stage of maturity at harvest for barley, oat and triticale for swath grazing
Read MoreGrowing winter annual forages in mixtures: assessment of agricultural impacts in a semiarid environment
Read MoreDevelopment of crested wheatgrass lines with improved forage nutritive value
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,…Read More
Development of new hybrid bromegrass lines with improved forage yield and regrowth
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…Read More
Development of locally adapted alfalfa cultivars in Saskatchewan
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…Read More