Battle River Research Group (BRRG)

Mission Statement

The Battle River Research Group (BRRG) is an independent, producer-driven applied agricultural research asssociation that exists to improve agriculture in a sustainable manner

Vision Statement

The Battle River Research Group is a grass roots organization whose focus is agricultural sustainability. It provides credible, unbiased information, promoting an integrated approach to research through partnerships with producers, industry and government.

Our Region Includes:

County of Paintearth (No. 18) County of Beaver (No. 9) County of Stettler (No. 6) Flagstaff County (No. 29)

ABOUT OUR REGION

Soil Types

Orthic Black/Thin Black Chernozems

Dark Browns

Solonetzic

Rainfall/Frost

Growing Season: 11-14

Frost Free Days: 100-120

Last Frost: May 10-15

Land Use Information

Wheat

Barley

Oats for Grain

Canola

Field Peas

Tame Hay

Native Range

Cattle

Each year, BRRG conducts a wide range of applied research agronomy projects with a focus on:

FORAGE
LIVESTOCK
DIRECT SEEDING
EVALUATION OF PRODUCTION INPUTS
VARIETY DEMONSTRATIONS
SPECIAL CROPS
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES