Bill Biligetu, forage crop breeder at the University of Saskatchewan, studies the purple flowers found in the alfalfa plots at Ag in Motion, a farm show held July 15-17 near Langham, Sask.

Research focuses on drought tolerant alfalfa

Yellow flowers could help scientists breed new varieties that cope with dry conditions

Exotic alfalfa varieties that produce white, blue, cream and yellow flowers are being looked at by plant breeders to improve the crop’s drought tolerance.

Saskatchewan agriculture minister David Marit announced $6.8 million in beef and forage research funding Jan. 23, which is 14 percent higher than the 2023 program. | File photo

Livestock, forage research projects approved in Sask.

One of the projects will check back in with young cattle producers who participated in a management study 10 years ago


REGINA — If you were one of the 35 young Saskatchewan cattle producers involved in a research project 10 years ago, Kathy Larson wants to talk to you again. The research associate at the University of Saskatchewan is revisiting an earlier project with the help of Agriculture Development Fund money. Saskatchewan agriculture minister David Marit […] Read more