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        Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Annual crops can provide emergency or supplementary forage in all areas of the province. 

Canola and Mustard (brown, yellow and Oriental) can be fed to cattle provided certain precautions are taken.

Calculates the relative value of feeds based on current market prices of four reference feeds.

A common method of reducing mole hill problems is to smooth hayfields with equipment in early spring. This is a "temporary fix" because new mounds will be pushed up between the levelling and haying operations. However, levelling can be an acceptable compromise as pocket gopher activity is relatively lower in spring and early summer.

It is important that producers be familiar with the identification, successful control or eradication methods, and ways to prevent further infestations.

Feed value is an important factor when buying or selling hay. Buyers and sellers require an accurate and effective way of communicating the quality of hay using a method that best describes the feed value to livestock.



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