Fabas were on a tear until this year, but experts expect the crop to have a solid, but modest, future in Alberta
Crops like fababeans and hemp don’t command huge acres, but have been successful alternatives for Alberta producers
Peas, beans, lentils, and chickpeas have been around for centuries, but they are poised to enter the spotlight like never before
Nutritionally, fababean silage is a good option — but the return on investment is a question mark
Forages and cereals still dominate irrigated acreage, but oilseeds and specialty crops are growing in popularity
Using a diverse blend of cover crops — including cool- and warm-season grasses and broadleaf crops — covers the bases while targeting soil issues
Herbicide sensitivity and heat susceptibility were two issues, and lygus bugs seem to find them tasty
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