Scattered reports are coming in from across the province of alfalfa winterkill in some of the higher risk older stands and fall harvested stands. Extensive winterkill has occurred in eastern Ontario, from Arnprior south, east to Quebec and west to about Brockville. There  are reports of 75% winterk... Continue reading →

Red clover haylage can sometimes be a good alternative to alfalfa. Under ideal conditions alfalfa will usually outyield red clover. However, in areas where alfalfa winterkill is a problem, red clover better tolerates imperfect drainage and lower pH levels, and can be grown in fields that are too wet... Continue reading →

Winterkill of forage stands is significant in many parts of eastern Ontario this spring. Both new forage seedings and older stands areeffected. A decision must be made to either keep and manage a reduced stand, or replace the stand with another crop. The first thing that forage growers need to do is... Continue reading →