Peace Region Forage Seed Association

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Factsheets, Pamplets and Publications from the PRFSA

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PRFSA Factsheets

The Peace Region Forage Seed Association shares information about current or past research projects and other initiatives in 2 to 4 page factsheets called The Seed Head.

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#1: Nutrient Removal in Creeping Red Fescue Seed Crops
#2: Nitrogen on Creeping Red Fescue Seed: A Review of Peace Region Trials
#3: A Technical Look at Seed Production of Fescue
#4:Effects of Elk Damage to Creeping Red Fescue Fields in the Peace
#5: Bromegrass Yields in the Peace
#6: Narrow-leaved Hawk's beard
#7 Nutrient Removal in Seed & Straw of Grass Seed Crops
#8 CRF Establishment Checklist
#9 Growth Regulator Overview
#10 Growth Regulators on Red Clover Seed Crops
#11 Growth Regulators on Alsike Clover Seed Crops
#12: Commonly Found Grasshoppers in the Peace Region
#13: Grasshopper Thresholds & Control
#14: Red Clover & Dessicants
#15: Alsike Clover & Dessicants
#16: Re-Emerging Pests in the Peace
#17: Potential Emerging Pests
#18: Crop Rotations with Perennial Forage Seed Crops

#19. Trinexapac-ethyl on Timothy Seed Crops in the Peace River Region

#20. Trinexapac-ethyl on Meadow Bromegrass Seed Crops in the Peace River Region

#21. Trinexapac-ethyl on Creeping Red Fescue Seed Crops in the Peace River Region

#22. Timing, Sources and rates of Nitrogen on Creeping Red Fescue Stands in the Peace River Region

#23 European Skipper

# 24 User Requested Minor Use Registrations of Herbicides on Turf and Forage Seed Crops

PRFSA Publications & Pamplets

Update on Tolerance of Grass and Legume Seed Crops to Herbicides - This update is prepared each spring for growers and the agriculture industry by Calvin Yoder .
To request the most recent copy contact the Peace Region Forage Seed Association.

2014 Research & Extension Activities of Peace Region Forage Seed Association - A 4 page colour pamplet describes the activities and research of the PRFSA in 2014

2013 Research & Extension Activities of Peace Region Forage Seed Association - This 4 page colour pamplet describes the activities and research of the PRFSA in 2013

2012 Research & Extension Activities of Peace Region Forage Seed Association - This 4 page colour pamplet describes the activities and research of the PRFSA in 2012

2011 Research & Extension Activities of Peace Region Forage Seed Association - This 4 page colour pamplet describes the activities and research of the PRFSA in 2011

2010 Research & Extension Activities of Peace Region Forage Seed Association - This 4 page colour pamphlet describes the activites and researchers of PRFSA in 2010

2009 Research & Extension Activities of Peace Region Forage Seed Association - This 4 page colour pamplet describes the activities and research of the PRFSA in 2009

2008 Research & Extension Activities of Peace Region Forage Seed Association - This 4 page colour pamphlet describes the activities and research of the PRFSA in 2008

2007 Research & Extension Activities of Peace Region Forage Seed Association - This 4 page colour pamplet describes the activities and research of the PRFSA in 2007

2006 Research & Extension Activities of Peace Region Forage Seed Association - This 4 page colour pamphlet descrives the activities and research of PRFSA in 2006

Your $$$ at Work for the Turf & Forage Seed Industry - This 4 page colour pamphlet describes the research and extension activities of the Peace Region Forage Seed Association in 2004.

Peace Region Forage Seed Association Celebrates 10 Years - This 4 page black and white pamphlet describes the accomplishments and the board of directors for each of the past 10 years for PRFSA.

Peace Region Forage Seed Association Celebrates 20 Years - This 4 page black and white pamphlet describes the accomplishments and the board of directors for each of the past 20 years for PRFSA.

Reclamation Pamphlet - This pamphlet was compiled in the fall of 2003 for reclamation information for the Oil and Gas Trade Show in Dawson Creek.

PRFSA Posters

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2020 Posters
Effect of trinexapac-ethyl plant growth regulator on seed yield of red clover grown in the Peace River region of Alberta, Canada

Forage Seed News Articles

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Seed Production Guides

Production Guides, Research Papers & Reviews
Producing Grass Seed
Effects of Post-Harvest Management on Seed Production in Creeping Red Fescue, Tall Fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass
Harvesting Grass Seed
Harvesting and Marketing Native Seeds
An Evaluation of Five Methods for the Determination of Moisture in Grass Seeds

Smooth Brome Grass Seed Production: A Literature Review
Tall Fescue Seed Production in Western Canada
Tall Fescue- Crop Density and Seed Production 1) Yield and plant development
Tall Fescue- Crop Density and Seed Production 2) Reproductive Components and Seed Characteristics
Timothy Seed Production in Western Canada
Western Wheatgrass Seed Production

Legumes

Alfalfa Seed Poduction Guide
Alsike Clover Production
Birdsfoot Trefoil Seed Production Guide
Red Clover Seed Production Guide
Effect of trinexapac-ethyl plant growth regulator on seed yield and canopy height of red clover

Vintage Forage Seed Information and Documents

Forage Seed News

A Wealth of Information Delivered to You

The Forage Seed News is the official journal of, and is published by, the Manitoba Forage Seed Association in conjunction with seed groups across Canada. Around 2500 copies are produced and distributed to producers, industry, government, and researchers involved in Forage Seed. Members of the Peace Region Forage Seed Association are active contributors to this publication.

Key Features of the Forage Seed News

• Relevant and timely information on the Forage Seed Industry
• Unique articles from around the Western Canadian Forage Seed Industry
• The latest in technology and developments in crop production and management
• Marketing perspectives from across Western Canada and Oregon regions

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