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Saskatchewan has more than 1,200 certified organic producers, over 75 organic processors and more than a dozen certified handlers and traders.

Forages - Annuals

Saskatchewan's many different soil zones and climate make it an ideal location to grow high quality annual forages. Potential annual forage crops include barley, oats, wheat, triticale, annual ryegrass, pea mixtures.

		Annual Ryegrass Production Two types of annual ryegrasses are grown in Saskatchewan.

		Crops for Silage Production Silage can be successfully made from any green crop that has sufficient water-soluble carbohydrates and appropriate moisture content.

		Efficient Forage Seed Harvesting Attention to detail during the harvesting phase of forage seed production will increase profitability of the crop.

		Forage Crop Production Guide Selection of an appropriate forage species is an important first step in successful forage production.

		Forage Establishment - Purchasing Quality Seed Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers spend about $12 million annually to purchase approximately five million pounds of forage seed to either rejuvenate existing forage acres, or establish new acreage.

		Forage Harvest and Marketing - FAQs How do I determine the price of standing hay?

		Forage Selection and Establishment - FAQs When is the best time to seed forages?

		Foxtail Barley in Forage and Pasture Foxtail barley (Hordeum Jubatum L.) is a densely tufted perennial bunchgrass native to western North America.

		Golden German Millet Golden German millet is a late maturing, warm season, annual crop.

		Hay Preservatives - FAQs What are Hay Preservatives?

		Late Planting of Annual Crops for Livestock Forage the late seeding of annual crops but could also apply to the harvesting of spring seeded crops for forage use.

		Seed Production of Grasses Provide information on growing grasses for seed production. Information includes field selection, crop establishment, crop management and harvesting.

		Silage Storage Techniques Describes silage storage techniques.

		Suitability of Cool and Warm Season Cereal Crops for Swath Grazing The differences between cool and warm season plants, agronomic practices and environmental conditions best suited to growing each, and results from trials growing crops for swath grazing.

		Terminating Forage Stands – FAQs When is the best time to terminate a forage stand? What products are recommended for forage stand removal? How soon can I seed into the terminated forage stand? Are there any restrictions as to the crop I can seed?

		Yellowfeed Trial 2001-2003 Yellowfeed is a method of harvesting forage where an annual cereal crop is sprayed with glyphosate at the milk-soft dough stage and allowed to stand until dry. Once the crop has dried, it is cut and baled immediately.

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