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Prairie hay shortage on horizon

By Marlo Glass – MarketsFarm July 19, 2019

MarketsFarm — While rain across the Prairies has eased concerns of an all-out drought, worries of a hay shortage going into winter haven’t ceased. Darren Chapman, a Virden, Man. producer and chair of the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association (MFGA), explained that regrowth following the first cut of hay has been strong. First-cut hay crops […] Read more

Mogulones crucifer root weevil on houndstongue. This root weevil has been highly successful in  controlling houndstongue in British Columbia.

Features, Pasture

Using insects to control invasive weeds on pasture

Houndstongue biocontrol project in B.C. has been highly successful

By Heather Smith Thomas July 17, 2019

Once invasive plants reach a point of domination, elimination is generally not feasible. Land managers sometimes turn to biologic control, a last resort for reducing a widespread weed’s populations to below an economic or environmental damage threshold. Eradicating the weed may be impossible, but biocontrol agents may reduce it to manageable levels. Since 1951, 82 […] Read more

Livestock, Reuters

U.S. to move BLM headquarters to Colorado

By Reuters July 16, 2019

Reuters — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management will move its headquarters to Colorado from Washington, officials said on Tuesday, sparking ire from conservationists who said the decision would weaken the agency dedicated to managing the country’s vast public lands. The Department of Interior, which oversees BLM, announced the move in letters to key congressional […] Read more

In the foothills south of Calgary, July 14, 2019.

Forages, News

Feed Watch: July 15, 2019

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff July 15, 2019

As the summer wears on, the precipitation situation varies greatly across the Prairies. Rain has been plentiful in some areas, but other regions are looking at hay yields well below average. Parts of Manitoba are also losing hope for a decent second cut. Alberta The next Alberta crop report won’t be released until July 19. […] Read more

Cattle on pasture near Calgary, Alta. The Simpson Centre for Agriculture and Food Innovation will focus on research around public policy that supports growth and sustainability of agri-food and agri-business (James_Gabbert/iStock/Getty Images)

Livestock, Pasture

Alberta to lengthen public leases for ‘exemplary’ ranching

By GFM Staff July 12, 2019

Ranchers who display “exemplary” stewardship as tenants on Alberta’s public lands could soon be eligible for double the term of the usual lease. The province announced Tuesday it expects the new policy to come into effect in late autumn this year and “in the coming months” will release new guidelines on what would be considered […] Read more

Producers must  balance economics and land health when grazing.

Features, Livestock, Pasture

Kenyon: How intensely should you graze cattle?

The key to sustainable grazing is stock density

By Steve Kenyon July 12, 2019

For years, I referred to the type of grazing that I do as intensive cell grazing. I am not sure where I first heard the term or why I used it but that’s what I use to call it. I have also called it sustainable grazing or more recently, regenerative grazing. But the truth is […] Read more

General, Reuters, Weather

El Nino seen transitioning to neutral in next month or two

By Reuters July 11, 2019

Reuters — The El Nino weather pattern is likely to transition into ENSO-neutral conditions in the next month or two, a U.S. government weather forecaster said on Thursday. “ENSO-neutral” refers to periods in which neither El Nino nor La Nina is present, according to the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC). ENSO-neutral conditions are […] Read more

Brian Chrisp places feed along an electric fence, running the wire over the feeder and on both sides. Photo: Supplied by Brian Chrisp

Features, Livestock

Portable fencing tips for rotational grazing of cattle

“No matter how many fence posts you have and how many rolls of poly wire, it won’t work if you’re not thinking ahead,” says Tim Hoven

By Heather Smith Thomas July 10, 2019

Many stockmen who graze rotationally create permanent paddocks with traditional fencing or electric hard wire, such as high tensile wire. They then divide those paddocks with portable fencing such as poly wire. A portable fence can be moved every few days, daily, or even several times daily to strip graze or mob graze. There are […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Weather

Manitoba to open up Crown lands for grazing, haying

By GFM Staff July 9, 2019

Some Manitoba Crown lands not generally used for grazing or haying will be made available for temporary lease to producers this summer and fall. Citing “dry conditions in parts of the province,” the Manitoba government announced Monday that livestock producers “will temporarily be allowed to cut hay and allow animals to graze on Crown land […] Read more

Hay in the swath in northwestern Saskatchewan.

Forages, Hay, Pasture

Feed Watch: July 8, 2019

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff July 8, 2019

A dry spring has robbed many Prairie producers of first cut hay yields and lowered carrying capacity on pastures. Still, rain improved pasture conditions in many areas and some producers are cutting poor hay fields to encourage regrowth for a second cut. Overall hay growth and pasture looks better in Alberta than Saskatchewan and Manitoba. […] Read more

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Prairie hay shortage on horizon

Using insects to control invasive weeds on pasture

U.S. to move BLM headquarters to Colorado

Feed Watch: July 15, 2019

Alberta to lengthen public leases for ‘exemplary’ ranching

Kenyon: How intensely should you graze cattle?

El Nino seen transitioning to neutral in next month or two

Portable fencing tips for rotational grazing of cattle

Manitoba to open up Crown lands for grazing, haying

Feed Watch: July 8, 2019

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