Insights and Stories on Forages

Minnesota finds source of Palmer amaranth on CRP land

Apr. 6, 2017 at 6:13 pm CDT

Reuters — An invasive weed likely entered Minnesota through seed planted on land in a U.S. conservation program, state agriculture officials said on Thursday, bringing to a close an official probe of a growing threat to agricultural production. Infestations of the weed, Palmer amaranth, have affected other states in the […]

JBS accused of violating rainforest protection laws

Apr. 1, 2017 at 4:07 pm CDT

By Anthony Boadle

Technology could open up hay export markets for Ontario

Mar. 21, 2017 at 1:26 pm CDT

By John Greig

Robot milker firm Lely to shed forage equipment business

Mar. 13, 2017 at 6:24 pm CDT

By Staff

Have you herd? Keep your cattle moving

Feb. 3, 2017 at 9:14 am CST

By — Steve Kenyon

High-quality forages tougher to find this year

Oct. 6, 2016 at 4:52 pm CDT

CNS Canada — There seems to be no shortage of forages in Western Canada this year, as wet weather has allowed grasses to keep progressing at a steady rate. Finding high-quality hay could be the challenge, however, according to crop watchers in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. “It’s been tough for guys […]

By Dave Sims

Building up the soil in your fields

Aug. 26, 2016 at 10:34 am CDT

New research is showing that it is possible to make new, nutrient rich, productive soil on your farm without waiting for eons, simply by changing your crop rotation and management. The research, led by Dr. Stuart Grandy at the University of New Hampshire, is revising our conventional understanding of how […]

By Angela Lovell

Rain causes extreme haying delays

Jul. 13, 2016 at 5:36 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– Excessive rain and high humidity over the past few weeks are causing major problems for haying operations in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. “We should be well underway in our progress and I think we are far behind right now,” said Leanna Rousell, executive director of the Saskatchewan Forage […]

By Erin DeBooy

Prairie forage crops perk up with precipitation

Jun. 4, 2016 at 11:10 pm CDT

CNS Canada — It’s been a slow start for forage crops growing across the Prairies, but the much-needed precipitation is better late than never. “The rain has been a huge help,” said Karin Lindquist, forage specialist with Alberta’s Ag-Info Centre in Stettler. “There are still some areas that could use […]