The importance of forage research

The following contains excerpts from a letter the Canadian Forage Growers Association sent to the federal government in April. The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association represents farmers and ranchers that produce, manage and utilize Canada’s largest acreage crop (National Forage and Grassland Assessment, June 2012). Cultivated forages for pasture, feed, and seed production, account for


Seeding gets off to a cool start, but soil moisture is generally good

Weekly provincial summary Seeding of spring wheat, barley, oats, canola, potatoes, and grain corn has occurred in various areas across Manitoba. There has been limited seeding completed to date. Winter wheat and fall rye crops are being assessed for winter survival and establishment; winterkill and injury is being reported in some fields. In most cases,