SASKATCHEWAN HAY AND PASTURE REPORT
The Saskatchewan Forage Council is pleased to release the Saskatchewan Hay and Pasture Report for August, 2010. In this issue we provide our compilation of updates on forage markets and growing conditions across Saskatchewan and surrounding locales. In addition, read on for a thought provoking commentary exploring the relationship between beef production and climate change, an overview of forage quality and the dairy industry, and a summary of a recently completed demonstration project investigating stockpiled perennial forages.
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Photo Credit: David Christensen, University of Saskatchewan
Posted August 31, 2010
FORAGE INDUSTRY INNOVATION AWARD
The Saskatchewan Forage Council (SFC) is pleased to announce that the 2010 Forage Industry Innovation Award has been awarded to Mr. Melvin Foth of Foth Ventures Ltd. The Award recognizes exemplary innovation, leadership, service and stewardship in Saskatchewan’s forage industry.
Melvin and Cheryl Foth own and operate a 350 cow dairy near Hague, Saskatchewan, with total average production of approximately 13,000L/day. Innovative and proactive management strategies have made this operation successful and forages are a vital and significant component. Alfalfa, alfalfa-grass mixtures, and barley are grown in rotation to provide baled feed, silage and grain. In addition, 1,000 to 1,500 tons of hay per year is marketed as a cash crop. In addition to dryland production, the total land base (2600+ acres) includes 450 irrigated acres.
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Posted July 20, 2010
SASKATCHEWAN FORAGE PRICE SURVEY
The Saskatchewan Forage Council is please to announce the release of the July, 2010 Saskatchewan Forage Price Survey. The report gives an overview of the current forage industry situation in Saskatchewan including production, environmental, and market conditions.
Most of the pricing for baled forage reported within this report is for 2009 crop moved between the previous price survey conducted in January 2010 and July 2010. While most are suggesting that 2010 crop will likely be priced lower, this report gives a starting point for buyers and sellers looking to price 2010 forages.
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Photo Credit: Perrin Ranching 1990, Ltd.
Posted July 15, 2010
SASKATCHEWAN FORAGE INDUSTRY PROJECT ANNOUNCED
The Saskatchewan Forage Council is pleased to announce the initiation of an industry-led project focusing on an increased awareness of invasive plant species in Saskatchewan and the development of strategies to prevent their introduction and potential spread. This collaborative project, with input from across the forage and livestock industry, will position the industry to proactively deal with this very real threat. Read More...