
Tag Archives intercropping

Corn-soybean intercrop put to grazing test
The novel crop combination is getting an even more novel utility test

Matchmaking intercrops: forage soybean and corn
Residual nitrogen, soil health and extended grazing among the potential benefits being tested with the oddball intercrop

Intercropping can be a win win for mixed operations
The practice comes with a learning curve, but can increase grazing options while boosting soil health

Spicing up the mix in MBFI’s corn fields
Corn grazing at MBFI will see a few new species in the undergrowth, part of a project on intercropped corn grazing
Corn grazing at MBFI will see a few new species in the undergrowth, part of a project on intercropped corn grazing
For most of Manitoba’s cattle, it’s time to settle into the yard. The herd at Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI) north of Brandon however, is getting ready to hit the cornfield. Corn grazing itself is no surprise at MBFI. It’s how the applied research and demonstration farm, which has a goal of keeping cattle
Research to go to a good home
‘Adopt a Plot’ campaign turns to crowdfunding to test novel intercrop combinations

Keeping hemp company
Studying ways to maximize agricultural potential by underseeding hemp crops

Hemp quality starts at the farm
Good agronomy is the starting point to ensure food-grade hemp

Doing the math on intercropping
Rocket science starts to look easy when farmers delve into the complexity of this system

Time to tailor insurance, says Manitoba Beef Producers
The issue is also expected to be front and centre for the upcoming annual general meeting this winter

To the bin or bust: quinoa a risky proposition
Producers find new challenges with the South American transplant