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Making the most of available forage

Start the grazing season with a plan and lower cost of production over time

By Beef Cattle Research Council July 12, 2023

Developing a grazing plan is an important first step to ensure effective grazing management on an operation, and it can help save a producer on cost of production in the long run. A grazing plan that matches animal numbers to predicted forage yields should be made before turn out. Several key steps should be included: setting objectives […] Read more

Canadian Drought Monitor map as of June 30, 2023. (AAFC)

General, Weather

Much of Canada abnormally dry or in moderate drought

By MarketsFarm, GFM Network News July 11, 2023

MarketsFarm — In a stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans, a wide swath of Canada was contending with dryness, according to the latest report from the Canadian Drought Monitor. As of June 30, about 60 per cent of the country was abnormally dry to being in a moderate drought, with 76 per cent […] Read more

Dr. Jeff Schoenau (PhD) presented results from a five-year manure management study at the LFCE that show precision application enhances crop growth and manure nutrient recovery, reducing entry of manure constituents into water and air.

Livestock, News

USask centre’s summer field day unites producers and scientists

More than 250 people gathered at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE) for its 2023 Summer Field Day on June 20

By Cat Zens July 6, 2023

Graced with sunny skies and windy conditions, the day-long outdoor event brought together livestock producers, researchers and students alike to learn more about current livestock- and forage-focused research being conducted at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE). Located southeast of Saskatoon, Sask., the LCFE is a complex of field and science laboratories covering […] Read more

Grey skies over the Alberta landscape, July 2023. (Geralyn Wichers photo)

General, Weather

Prairie Forecast: Big change in weather pattern

Issued July 5, covering July 5-12

By Daniel Bezte, GFM Network News July 5, 2023

Most people have been saying that June felt like July and the weather statistics agreed. Well, if the weather models are correct, it’s looking like July will feel more like June — at least for the next forecast period. Here is the big picture before we dive into the details for each of the three […] Read more

Forecast probability of temperatures above, below and/or near normal for the period from July through September 2023, based on three equiprobable categories from 1991-2020 climatology. (Weather.gc.ca)

Crops, Weather

Dry, hot Canadian summer expected

Normal precip expected for Ontario, Quebec

By MarketsFarm, GFM Network News July 4, 2023

MarketsFarm — Warmer-than-normal temperatures are expected across all of Canada for the next three months, with average precipitation in most of the agricultural areas of the Prairies. That’s according to the latest long-range seasonal forecast from Environment Canada, released Friday. The government department calls for a 50-70 per cent chance of above-normal temperatures from July […] Read more

Mammatus-type clouds over Winnipeg on the evening of July 2, 2023. (Dave Bedard photo)

General, Weather

Prairie Forecast Update: Low lingers in Manitoba

Issued July 2, covering July 3 to 5

By Daniel Bezte, GFM Network News July 3, 2023

The overall forecast remains on track across both Alberta and Saskatchewan, so only a small update is needed for Manitoba. Across Manitoba, the area of low pressure that has been tracking across the northern half of the Prairie provinces is now forecasted to take a little longer to exit this region. The two main impacts […] Read more

General, Weather

Saskatchewan drainage work rebates expanded to farmers

Channel clearing, drain maintenance program shares eligible costs

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News June 30, 2023

A program to help rural Saskatchewan municipalities and local authorities cover costs of channel clearing and maintaining drains for flood prevention will now expand to include individual landowners. The province’s Water Security Agency (WSA) said Friday its $1 million cost-share rebate program will expand its eligibility beyond RMs, conservation and development area (C+D) authorities and […] Read more

General, Weather

Prairie Forecast: Alberta low to bring bit of a cooldown

Issued June 28, covering June 28 to July 5

By Daniel Bezte, GFM Network News June 29, 2023

After a fairly active weather pattern over the last few days, at least across the eastern half of the Prairies, it looks like most regions will see much quieter few days to start off this forecast period. Weak upper-level ridging combine with a broad but weak area of surface high pressure should bring typical summer […] Read more

Ripened saskatoon berries in Winnipeg on June 26, 2023. (Dave Bedard photo)

General, Weather

Prairie Forecast Update: Low to push across region’s east

Update issued June 25, covering June 25-28

By Daniel Bezte, GFM Network News June 26, 2023

There has been a little bit of a shift in the overall weather pattern according to the latest weather model runs. The arctic high is dropping east-southeast as expected and will be around James Bay by the middle of this week. Along the southern boundary of the arctic air, the weather models show an area […] Read more

Ducklings on display at the Red River Ex in Winnipeg on June 20, 2023 stuck to the shady side of the waterer as daytime temperatures maxed out at nearly 36 C. (Dave Bedard photo)

General, Weather

Prairie Forecast: Shift in the pattern

Issued June 21, covering June 21 to 28

By Daniel Bezte, GFM Network News June 22, 2023

The weather pattern that brought some record heat to the eastern Prairies, and some significant rains to parts of Alberta, looks like it will be undergoing a bit of change during this forecast period. The overall flow across the Prairies appears as though it will become predominantly northwesterly as an upper low sets up over […] Read more

U.S. grains: Chicago wheat futures dip on global supply pressure; corn, soybeans fall

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb as U.S. herd remains small

Rain brings relief to parts of Alberta

Daily Network News

U.S. grains: Chicago wheat futures dip on global supply pressure; corn, soybeans fall

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb as U.S. herd remains small

Rain brings relief to parts of Alberta

Making the most of available forage

Much of Canada abnormally dry or in moderate drought

USask centre’s summer field day unites producers and scientists

Prairie Forecast: Big change in weather pattern

Dry, hot Canadian summer expected

Prairie Forecast Update: Low lingers in Manitoba

Saskatchewan drainage work rebates expanded to farmers

Prairie Forecast: Alberta low to bring bit of a cooldown

Prairie Forecast Update: Low to push across region’s east

Prairie Forecast: Shift in the pattern

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