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Tall fescue seed production in western Canada

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Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) is used for forage and turf purposes around the world. Native to central Europe, the plant was introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800s and into Canada in... More ≫

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Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) is used for forage and turf purposes around the world. Native to central Europe, the plant was introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800s and into Canada in the early 1920s from England. Before the early 1980s, tall fescue varieties were developed mainly for forage production, but since that time, more turf-type varieties have been developed for recreational uses.

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Timothy seed production in Western Canada

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Timothy seed is used primarily in mixes for hay, pasture or silage. It is also used in solid stands for the hay compaction industry. Most seed produced in Western Canada is used in North America;... More ≫

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Timothy seed is used primarily in mixes for hay, pasture or silage. It is also used in solid stands for the hay compaction industry. Most seed produced in Western Canada is used in North America; however, some proprietary varieties are grown under contract and shipped overseas, mainly to Europe.

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Perennial ryegrass seed production in western Canada

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Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.), also known as English ryegrass, is one of the most important forage and turf grasses in the world. It is particularly well suited as a pasture grass because... More ≫

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Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.), also known as English ryegrass, is one of the most important forage and turf grasses in the world. It is particularly well suited as a pasture grass because it grows quickly, is high yielding and produces high-quality palatable forage. It can also be harvested for silage and makes good dairy-quality silage when harvested at the early boot stage. The use of perennial ryegrass as a turfgrass has increased worldwide in recent years as more persistent turf types have been developed.

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Bale silage

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Bale silage involves the preservation of perennial or annual forage crops. Either round or mid-sized square baling systems can be used to produce bale silage. The key is that the baler needs to... More ≫

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Bale silage involves the preservation of perennial or annual forage crops. Either round or mid-sized square baling systems can be used to produce bale silage. The key is that the baler needs to produce a dense bale. Soft-core bales are not as effective for making bale silage. Because the forage crop is baled, the silage is maintained as a long fibre forage source.

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Cost and returns budget for creeping red fescue - underseeded to canola

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This budget estimates the direct income and expenses over the life of a creeping red fescue stand, on one acre of creeping red fescue underseeded to canola. These numbers are intended to assist... More ≫

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This budget estimates the direct income and expenses over the life of a creeping red fescue stand, on one acre of creeping red fescue underseeded to canola. These numbers are intended to assist producers in evaluating the basic financial requirements over this period. The Budget Margin must provide funds for interest, overhead and other indirect expenses as well as a return for living, loan repayment and investment. A total farm financial analysis should be completed to determine the impact of this enterprise on the total farm business.

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Cost and returns budget for certified timothy seed production underseeded to barley

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This budget estimates the direct income and expenses over a five-year life of a timothy stand on one acre. These numbers are only intended to assist producers in evaluating the basic financial... More ≫

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This budget estimates the direct income and expenses over a five-year life of a timothy stand on one acre. These numbers are only intended to assist producers in evaluating the basic financial requirements over this five year period. The budget margin must provide funds for interest, overhead and other indirect expenses as well as a return for living, loan repayment and investment. A total farm financial analysis should be completed to determine the affect of this enterprise on the total farm business.

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Cost and returns budget for straight seeded creeping red fescue

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This budget estimates the direct income and expenses over the life of a creeping red fescue stand, on one acre of creeping red fescue. These numbers are only intended to assist producers in... More ≫

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This budget estimates the direct income and expenses over the life of a creeping red fescue stand, on one acre of creeping red fescue. These numbers are only intended to assist producers in evaluating the basic financial requirements over this period. The Budget Margin must provide funds for interest, overhead and other indirect expenses as well as a return for living, loan repayment and investment. A total farm financial analysis should be completed to determine the impact of this enterprise on the total farm business.

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Cost and returns budget for straight seeded certified timothy

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This budget estimates the direct income and expenses over a five-year life span of a timothy stand on one acre. These numbers are only intended to assist producers in evaluating the basic... More ≫

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This budget estimates the direct income and expenses over a five-year life span of a timothy stand on one acre. These numbers are only intended to assist producers in evaluating the basic financial requirements over this period. The budget margin must provide funds for interest, overhead and other indirect expenses as well as a return for living, loan repayment and investment. A total farm financial analysis should be completed to determine the impact of this enterprise on the total farm business.

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Insects associated with alfalfa seed production

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This field guide was prepared to enable growers of seed alfalfa to quickly identify their pest and beneficial insects. The important distinguishing features are indicated on the plates by arrows.... More ≫

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This field guide was prepared to enable growers of seed alfalfa to quickly identify their pest and beneficial insects. The important distinguishing features are indicated on the plates by arrows. These features can be readily seen with a hand lens or magnifying glass. Economic thresholds are based on the average number of insects captured in five 90° sweeps.

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Creeping red fescue seed production in the Peace River region

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Creeping red fescue seed production began in Canada in the 1930s. It developed into a dual purpose crop that provided revenue from the seed production in the summer and the grazing in the fall.... More ≫

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Creeping red fescue seed production began in Canada in the 1930s. It developed into a dual purpose crop that provided revenue from the seed production in the summer and the grazing in the fall. The seed was used for lawns, fairways, pastures and soil conservation purposes. Markets for creeping red fescue seed expanded as the need arose for a turf-forming grass to seed on airfields and around military bases.

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