
Forages

A wider vision for grassland conservation
A new collaborative effort across North America is focusing efforts to protect the fast-disappearing Prairie ecosystem

Healthy range key to preventing new invasive plants
Range agrologists urge producers to watch for changes on the landscape and be mindful of how invasive species spread

Manitoba forage, grassland growers burned by drought

Fighting forest fires with cattle
Targeted grazing keeps the risk down around British Columbia interior communities

USask researchers study feeding corn and corn residue to beef cattle
The research focuses on how cattle fare while grazing on corn residue, as well as track other cattle fed harvested corn.

Weston Family Foundation donates nearly $25 million to prairie conservation efforts
The five-year project will affect nearly four million acres of native prairie, making it one of the largest prairie grasslands conservation efforts in Canadian history.

Forage intercropping trials show promise in Western Canada
Research is underway to fully understand the best practices for incorporating forage mixtures in this cropping method

Manitoba to open more Crown lands to haying, grazing
Province now taking requests for permits

Double cropping and low-stress handling pay dividends
Short Grass Ranches benefits from grazing a second feed crop and a new low-stress handling system

Balers evolving to make silage and run non-stop
Given the short haying windows, Adam Verner sees growth potential for wet hay and silage balers. But manufacturers still face challenges around speed, bale density and cost
The earliest round balers were amazing but frustrating machines. During forage season, I would exhibit a semi-permanent crick in the neck combined with a disturbing vocabulary of profanities. Constant fear of a plugged pickup, a twisted belt or a roller bearing displaying the telltale signs of smoke before the fire plagued my working days. These […] Read moreHolding back calves this year? We’re here to help. Feeding & backgrounding info relevant to your operation, all in one place. Get tips from the experts to get you through the season in Canadian Cattlemen: The Best of Feeding & Backgrounding.