
Tag Archives West Central Forage Association

Supply can’t meet demand for thistle-munching weevils
Stem-mining weevils love Canada thistle but getting enough of the bugs has been a challenge for forage association

Tiny warriors get nasty on Canada thistle
Stem gall flies love to feed on — and breed in — the much-loathed and fast-spreading invasive weed

Put your forage to the test – and money in your bank account
High-quality forage will save the cost of supplementing, and avoid costly calf losses

There’s a reason why stem-mining weevils are the priciest livestock in Alberta
The insects are mowing down Canada thistle across the province, and attracting lots of eager buyers

The award is nice, but the payoff even better for rancher
The winner of ABP’s Environmental Stewardship Award grows more grass and captures more rain by working with nature

‘Baby’ those pastures in a drought year

Silage varieties for Alberta cattle producers
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