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Saskatchewan's expansion of the forage industry emphasizes multiple use, where wildlife, recreation, and aesthetics along with livestock grazing are included in range resource planning.

Most weeds are often best dealt with prior to seeding or re-seeding land to a forage crop. 

Tame forage pastures can be highly productive, but this productivity gradually declines as the stand ages.  

Selection of an appropriate forage species is an important first step in successful forage production.

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.

When is the best time to seed forages?

Foxtail barley (Hordeum Jubatum L.) is a densely tufted perennial bunchgrass native to western North America.

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?

Four plant identification Field Guides including: Common Range Plants of Southern Saskatchewan, Common Range Plants of Northern Saskatchewan, Common Riparian Plants of Saskatchewan and Common Seeded Plants for Forage and Reclamation in Saskatchewan.



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