NB Forage Initiative

The New Brunswick Forage Initiative is a group of provincial associations that have started a collaborative movement to improve forage production in NB.

[Beef Cattle Research Council @BeefResearch]

Wondering what forages to choose that suit your farm's particular goals and soils?

Head to Forage U-Pick, Canada’s interactive forage species selection tool to find farm-specific forage recommendations, a seeding rate calculator & weed management info.

https://t.co/sSMs83KZLy

[AGC @AtlanticGrain]

Second cut time for the alfalfa variety trial at the NB site. Plots are separated and ready for harvest. A heavy cut thanks to MN and all her rain.

[Beef Cattle Research Council @BeefResearch]

🍁Beef farms are very diverse, but they all use forages in some way. The Forage U-Pick is a free online tool that helps producers select the right species & has expanded to include Eastern Canada: https://t.co/inQWzEbE54
It is available in French https://t.co/jhEKVT0WUi

[NB Soil & Crop @NBSoilandCrop]

The agenda Is out Register here: https://t.co/4yHLDxLmym

L'agenda est sorti Inscrivez-vous ici :https://t.co/tR7MACh3RX

[AtlanticFarmMechShow @AtlFarmMechShow]

We are getting close…this is the week we all have been waiting…excitement is growing

[Christine O'Reilly @haysngraze]

Legumes aren't Oprah: they don't just give away the N they fix to all the grasses in the field. Here's how N fixation really works in mixed-species stands: https://t.co/NWoYKQq9RY #ForageFriday

[Christine O'Reilly @haysngraze]

#ForageFocus is only 1 month away! How to feed grass, fibre digestibility, and ways to protect your feed supply from a BIG pest threat, all in one program! Noon Eastern/11 Central. To register: https://t.co/GES4xP7kZ5 #ontag

[Christine O'Reilly @haysngraze]

NEW! An updated version of @OMAFRA's Publication 30: Guide to Forage Production is now available. Free PDF download: https://t.co/cdlYjwElPg #ontag

[PRIDE Seeds @PRIDESeeds]

Proper harvest management is critical for producing high quality corn silage. In this article are a few quick tips to consider when harvesting your corn silage: https://t.co/EQ1XusThKC

#PRIDEinmyfield #PRIDEhelpsFarmers

[NB Forage Initiative @NbForage]

@AtlanticGrain @Jocelynlsmith and her team did a fantastic job.

[AGC @AtlanticGrain]

Thank you to our guests and speakers for coming out to our corn pests information session yesterday! 🌽 🐛

[Amy Higgins @valleymeadowamy]

AAFC MBC 2022 Forage Field Day! @BovinsNBCattle @nscattle @peicattle @AAFC_KTT_NB @NBSoilandCrop @NSPerennia @peifa_ca @NB_Milk2020 @DairyFarmersPEI @dairyfarmersNB @DairyFarmersNS @NovaScotiaSheep https://t.co/74Bk7qbRKs

[CFGA_ACPF @CFGA_ACPF]

Registration is now open for CFGA’s 2021 conference, Forage Landscape Synergies, Dec. 14-16, 2021, in partnership with le Conseil québécois des plantes fourragères (CQPF). https://t.co/wecpHa8P8G #forages #grasslands

[Hay & Forage Grower @hayandforage]

The #fertilizer price landscape has experienced a dramatic change during the past months. High fertilizer prices mean we need to do a better job managing #nutrients, both the ones we already have as well as the ones we’re likely to be applying.
https://t.co/OhhgOXoJlu

[Christine O'Reilly @haysngraze]

Guess what? #ForageFocus 2021 is only 1 month away! Join @ForageCouncil to for a field-to-feed program Nov 30, Dec 1 & 2 at noon EST/ 11 CST. CEU credits available @CCAOntario Free reg: https://t.co/q11FV0XUgh #ontag

[NB Soil & Crop @NBSoilandCrop]

AGM Agenda!

[Christine O'Reilly @haysngraze]

Is the queen of forages facing a coup? How can you maximize first-year corn acres? @hayandforage talks alternative crops: https://t.co/RQjrHLmC9y #ForageFriday

[NB Forage Initiative @NbForage]

The Agronomists, Ep 1: Compaction action with Peter Johnson and Marla Riekman https://t.co/exscGkpI45 via @RealAgriculture

[ManageResistanceNow @protectyourland]

Click for a list of measures to manage Bt-resistant corn rootworm in #OntAg. In order of effectiveness: 1) crop rotation; 2) using a pyramid Bt-RW OR planting non-rootworm Bt hybrid AND biocontrol nematodes. Check https://t.co/BUTettXoje for more long-term Bt resistance actions.

[MaritimeBeef Council @Maritime_Beef]

#foragefeaturefriday with Bill Thomas and he chats about seed bed preparation! https://t.co/YuUnz4Icrr @NSCattle @NbForage @BovinsNBCattle @peicattle @NB_Milk2020 @AAFC_KTT_NB