Keyword: silage
Accelerated crop production systems for Saskatchewan
Innovative cropping systems are required for yield and economic stability and to manage pests and improve ecosystem functioning The potential risks and benefits of Accelerated Crop Production Systems (ACS), the production of three crops in two growing seasons using a combination of spring and…Read More
Comparison of barley forage with highest, intermediate, lowest digestible fiber (NDF) with corn forage in high production dairy cattle
Research Findings: It was found that: Corn silage showed a significantly higher level of starch and energy content and higher degradation of dry matter than barley silages Although corn silage exhibited lower rumen degradable crude protein and degraded protein balance than barley silage,…Read More
Integrated crop management for high yielding flax production
Improving weed management in flax is critical to improving the overall value and adoptability of this crop in Western Canada This project was carried out with the objectives of discovering short-term (herbicides, fertilizer, fungicide and cultural practices) and long-term (cropping systems) on…Read More