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Forage Council Seeks Funding For Industry Strategy

By Ron Friesen July 8, 2010

“We are going to need a reliable source of funding.” – WAYNE DIGBY, MFC The Manitoba Forage Council is requesting government assistance to implement an ambitious strategy for developing the province’s forage and grassland industry. The MFC is negotiating with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives for an annual grant to fund research, extension services

Forages, Livestock

Pioneer Forage Inoculant Receives Approval

July 1, 2010

Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, has received temporary registration for Sila-Bac brand 11GFT forage inoculant. The company says this product offers livestock producers an additional avenue to enhance the nutritional quality of silage for reduced feed cost. “The fibre technology platform was launched in 2008 with 11CFT developed for corn silage. We now have expanded

Crops, Dairy cattle, Forages

Harvest Alfalfa At Right Time

By NDSU Release June 3, 2010

Alfalfa is an important forage for dairy cows because it provides fibre that effectively stimulates chewing while providing energy and protein for milk production. That means it needs to be harvested at the right time, according to North Dakota State University Extension Service dairy specialist J. W. Schroeder. Recent warm weather and adequate moisture have

Crops, Forages

Many Factors Affect Alfalfa Harvest Decisions

By NDSU Release May 20, 2010

This year’s alfalfa hay harvest could be the earliest in years, according to J. W. Schroeder, North Dakota State University Extension Service dairy specialist. Seeding surveys indicate that, unlike in the last five to six years, crops and forages are ahead of schedule this year. “Naturally, the weather in the next few days could change

Forages, Livestock, News

National Voice For Forage And Grasslands Formed

By Cfga Release April 15, 2010

Pr o v i n c i a l forage and grassland organizations have come together to form the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association. “We are very pleased to announce the formation of a new national association for our forage and grassland industry,” said Ed Shaw, chair of the newly formed Canadian Forage & Grassland

Dairy cattle, Forages, Livestock

Moo-Re Fibre Please, Say Cows

By Daniel Winters March 4, 2010

“Our concern is that in dairy rations, we have been feeding things that are too rich.” – DAN UNDERSANDER Everyone talks about the benefits of sowing alfalfa to boost pasture yields. But what about the upside to putting grass in a cow’s rumen? According to Dan Undersander, a forage agronomist from the University of Wisconsin,

Forages, Livestock

Cool Summer Dampens Honey Outlook

By Ron Friesen August 6, 2009

The cool weather so far this summer could deliver a double hit to Manitoba‘s honey producers. Besides depressing honey yields, it could also weaken bee populations going into the winter. That would be the last thing Manitoba beekeepers need after experiencing record honeybee losses in 2008-09. “There is a lot of concern unless we get

Daily Network News

‘We should always aim for free trade’: low tariffs not good enough say agriculture leaders on Hoekstra remarks

CBOT weekly outlook: Soybeans/corn awaiting acreage data

ICE Canada Weekly: More behind canola, soyoil than crude oil prices

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