Fall Feed Gaps and Forage Facts: What We Learned in Red Deer, Rocky Mountain House, and Caroline

By Abby-Ann Redman, Alberta Pasture Nutrient Analysis Project

Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a project that digs deep into the nutrient quality of Alberta’s pastures. Alongside a fantastic team, I helped sample and analyze grasses from across the province to better understand how forage quality shifts throughout the grazing season and between regions…

CAFLA Expands On-Farm Trials and Producer Services with Provincial Grant Support

Rocky Mountain House – June 26, 2025 – The Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association (CAFLA) is expanding its ability to serve producers across the region, thanks to a capital grant from the Government of Alberta. The funding will allow CAFLA to purchase essential equipment that will enhance field trials, demonstrations, and direct services to local farmers and ranchers.

Alsike Clover and Horses: Managing Risk in Your Pasture

By Greg Paranich. Alsike clover is found in most areas in Alberta that have been farmed. It was introduced as one of the earliest forages available in our grandfathers’ time. With its hard seed coat, it can remain dormant in the soil “seed bank” for very long periods of time…