Alfalfa for CAnada's Climate

Very few of the alfalfa varieties sold in Canada were developed under Canadian conditions. The CFIA registered 119 varieties in Canada between 2012 and 2022, but only four (AAC Nikon, AAC Meadowview, AAC Bridgeview and AAC Trueman) were developed in Canada.

Extended Grazing

"Methods to extend the grazing season, including stockpiled perennial forages, use of annual forages, crop residues, and bales left in the field, have considerable economic and environmental benefits over traditional winter-feeding systems."

persistence pays with forage breeding

"Research on the Record with Reynold Bergen"

bale grazing & pasture rejuvenation

"Forage extension veteran Grant Lastiwka shares his winter-feeding strategy and explains how it fits into his year-round grazing system."

mcdonald's global beef sustainability

"McDonald's aims to make a positive difference in the lives of farmers and our planet by advancing more sustainable beef production. And we're making progress."

benefits of forages in your crop rotation

"Forages can be a simple answer to soil erosion and decline in organic matter and fertility, a problem caused by modern cultivation and fallowing practices on much of the farmland in western Canada. 

reducing nitrate concerns 

"The specific level at which nitrates become risky to cattle is unknown; however, with careful grazing, haying, and livestock management the potential for livestock losses can be reduced."

yield jump after covercrops

"Insight from 2,020 farmers from across the country reflected enthusiasm for cover crops and — for the fourth year in a row — found a yield boost in corn and soybeans following cover crops."

this ain't your grandad's grazing system

"Innovative producers, especially younger ones, are looking to cover crop cocktail mixes to build soil health and get more production per acre."

copper deficiency problem when sulfates high

"Cattle that drink water with high sulfate levels can get polioencephalomalacia, a nervous disease characterized by blindness, difficulty walking and seizures."

wintering calves can boost returns

"[...] it's your best shot to get full value for your forage resources. It would be easier for you, more money for you and the state. And a bonus: it could be better for the land and environment."

novel forages and extended grazing

"A field day at the end of August with 180+ participants, many driving more than four hours to get there is uncommon."

protect your profits from flea beetles

"Insect Management: In a warm dry summer growing season, flea beetles could have a chance to thrive."

let cattle do the seeding

"Cattle can be managed to produce calves, beef and milk, but can they also be put to work re-seeding pastures?"

bale grazing gives big paybacks

"Bale grazing allows us to do the most we can with what we've got."

climate change solution below our feet

"There's too much carbon in the atmosphere and not enough in the ground where it's useful. Healthy soil can help flip the picture."

first-of-a-kind study says covercrops...

"Planting a multi-species mixture of cover crops - rather than a cover crop monoculture - between cash crops, provides increased agroecosystem services."