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Seeding Annual and Winter Annual Crops for Feed

Environmental stress from last summer and fall, higher than normal levels of winter kill, and a lack of moisture this spring have reduced the yield potential in many perennial forage stands. Localized feed shortages could be possible in many areas of the province. Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist at the Ag-Info Centre takes a look at hay yields and feed options for livestock producers to consider.

Interview with Barry Yaremcio (3:57 minutes) (1.80 Mb)

 
 
Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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