Regenerative agriculture is getting more popular on farms, but consumer acceptance still has hurdles to clear.
A realistic road for regenerative agriculture
Regenerative agriculture is getting more popular on farms, but consumer acceptance still has hurdles to clear
Bales left in the field can be costly
Get those bales off the field as quickly as possible following the final cut
In late summer, we see many bales scattered among recently harvested fields across the province. While hay bales may make the countryside more scenic, there is a cost to leaving hay on the field longer than necessary. And while it’s convenient to leave bales in the field after the final cut of the year, delaying
Early spring grazing sets the stage for the entire growing season
Here's a few management options for you to consider
Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association – Even though winter feed stores may still be adequate the urge to get cows to grass is escalating. Turning cows out on immature forages too early can have consequences, with the biggest challenge being to avoid permanent damage by overgrazing. If forages are overgrazed early, permanent damage of the stand
How rain affects hay quality and yield
What causes weather-related losses in hay quality? Rained-on hay can lose quality due to: Leaching of soluble carbohydrates, proteins and certain minerals as rainwater falls on and moves through the cut forage. Increased and prolonged plant respiration due to the rewetting of hay above 30-40 per cent moisture. This leads to losses in yield, soluble
Green Gold Report for Central Region
Balance quality needs with volume
From Monday, June 3 to Thursday, June 6 we saw the alfalfa grow about two inches. Fields in the central area that are part of the Green Gold program are in the late vegetative stage and the RFV have started to decrease. Both the Arborg and Baldur site are close to Hay Day as the
Green Gold: Hay Day delayed in Eastern Manitoba
From Thursday to Monday (June 3) we have seen the alfalfa grow about 2” and the RFV has only dropped five points. Looking at the MARFI weather information we can see that over the weekend the cool temperatures and frost have accounted for only 15 GDD to accumulate (normal’s should be in the 40-50 range).
Assess frostbitten alfalfa, prepare to mow
Alfalfa growers whose stands are hit by frost — as growers saw in southeastern Manitoba this past Sunday and Monday mornings — will need to assess and get ready to mow if need be. The growth of each alfalfa stem takes place at the tip — and a late spring frost may destroy the growing
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