R&D Project:

Forage Nutrient Management for Longevity

Overview

Status: Completed

Project Timeline: January 2001 – December 2004

Objectives

  1. To assess/survey areas of winter kill, document climate, snow cover factors, soil nutrient status & management factors
  2. To identify nutrients important for winter hardiness & longevity
  3. To evaluate nutrient amendments to forage fields at 3-4 locations per year
  4. To evaluate economic returns of applying nutrients

Progress

  • Nutrients applied to 3 sites in 2001 & one more site in 2002, two more sites in 2003 & 2 more sites in 2004
  • Soil, tissue, yield & feed info collected
  • surveyed 20 – 30 fields each spring for alfalfa winterkill in 2001 & 2002
  • organized 3 short courses in 2003 on Feeding Strategies for Your Herd
  • Sampled numerous fields & feeds
  • Compiled 4 season of data into 12 Forage Facts (listed below)

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Project Cooperators

  • Chuck Sutherland
    Groundbirch, BC
  • Gordon Lazinchuck
    Bessborough, BC
  • Double M Ranch
    Bessborough, BC
  • Brian Clarke
    Baldonnel, BC
  • Paul & Michael Cowger
    Montney, BC

Project Contacts

  • Sandra Burton
  • Brian Clarke
  • Chuck Sutherland
  • Double M Ranch
  • Paul & Michael Cowger
  • Gordon Lazinchuk

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Factsheets & Documents