SWITCHGRASS: a dual-purpose crop providing high quality bedding and improving rumen function by Roger Samson

Jan 19, 2016

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Updated: 5 days ago

Roger Samson, Executive Director of REAP-Canada, gave a switchgrass presentation to dairy farmers at the Grey-Bruce Farmers’ Week conference.

Switchgrass has been identified in various research papers as a premium bedding product for livestock and poultry operations.

OBPC, OMAFRA, the University of Guelph and REAP-Canada have joined forces to collect and consolidate the latest information and bring it to the farming community.

Representatives of the four organizations will present the latest discoveries and experiences at various conferences and events, which are posted on UPCOMING EVENTS.

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