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2013 Forage research update

2013 Forage research update. Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association December 10 2013 Paul Jefferson, H.A. (Bart) Lardner, and Kathy Larson. Mission: Collaboratively linking lab and land for the competitiveness and sustainability of the cow-calf industry in Saskatchewan. Vision:

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2013 Forage research update

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  1. 2013 Forage research update Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association December 10 2013 Paul Jefferson, H.A. (Bart) Lardner, and Kathy Larson

  2. Mission: Collaboratively linking lab and land for the competitiveness and sustainability of the cow-calf industry in Saskatchewan. • Vision: WBDC is a leader in collaborative applied research for the beef and forage industries; identifying and communicating opportunities for profitable innovation • www.wbdc.sk.ca

  3. Sainfoin Alfalfa mixtures • Nova sainfoin, 5 experimental lines, AC Grazeland alfalfa (check) • Monoculture vs alternate row seeding, small plots (1.5 x 6 m) • Simulated grazing in 2012 (sickle mower) • Also studied at Lethbridge, Swift Current and Saskatoon

  4. Cover by Daubenmire frame method August 20 2013

  5. Short Rotation Forage Legumes for reducing N fertilizer • 4 sites: Swift Current, Termuende (Lanigan), Saskatoon, Melfort • 4 rotations: annual crops (2) vs alfalfa or red clover (2010 and 2011); all rotations grew wheat in 2012 and canola in 2013

  6. Short Rotation Legume Forages 2013 September 14 2012

  7. 2013 Results Lanigan

  8. CicerMilkvetch varieties for fall pasture • Seeded in 2012 • Oxley, Oxley II and Veldt vs AC Grazeland alfalfa • 3 management systems: Stockpiled for fall, Hay + SP, Simulated grazing • Termuende, Saskatoon, and Lethbridge

  9. Grazing Corn Research atWestern Beef Development Centre

  10. Crop Expenses (2011) $207.60 to $226.36 (Lardner et al. 2012)

  11. (Lardner et al. 2012)

  12. Grazing Costs $/cow/day $0.71 to $1.42 (Lardner et al. 2012)

  13. Grazing new corn varietieswith beef cows and calves Acknowledgements Alberta Livestock & Meat Agency Ltd. Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund Pioneer; Hyland; Monsanto

  14. Three year study – 3 experiments 1. Small plot studies in Saskatchewan and Alberta • Melfort SK, Scott SK • Fairview AB, Evansburg AB 2. Beef cow grazing study • Grazing whole plant corn in field paddocks • Grazing swathed barley in field paddocks • Barley hay fed in drylot pens 3. Calf backgrounding/finishing study - similar treatments as cow study

  15. Health concerns consideredwhen grazing corn • Excessive cob intake (pH) • Digestive disturbances/grain overload/founder • Adapt - feed grain supplement for 7 to 10 d before exposure to corn field • Addition of extra roughage (hay/forage bales) • Limit daily corn graze time

  16. Questions? Field Day June 24 2014 Termuende Research Ranch 7 miles East of Lanigan, SK www.wbdc.sk.ca

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