Trial Report Summary

Comparing Annual Forages for productivity

Crop Type(s):
Forages
Centre(s):
PESAI
Year(s):
2020
Collaborators(s):

Bailey Sigvaldason, Foster Ag Services

Objective(s):

To compare multiple green feed forage blend combinations to evaluate their suitability for harvest as ruminant feed. In addition to comparing quality, quantity (MT/ac) and compatibility of the blends, their regrowth potential was also assessed in order to create best recommended practices for producers in the Interlake region and beyond.

Project Findings:

Tonnage differences were evident among forages / forage blends tested in the current study. Higher tonnage were recorded from cereals grown either alone or in blends (Oats and Barley together), however, higher protein content were recorded in cereal / peas blends. Data from this project could be used to plan annual forages / forage blends as per specific needs of the producers.
One blend tested had Italian rye grass in it. The Italian Rye Grass had little regrowth after harvest at this site. The survival of the rye grass will be monitored into the spring to asses if this is a good option for early spring grazing.

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