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Silage — the forage of choice for cattle feeders

Nutrition with John McKinnon, beef cattle nutritionist

By John McKinnon May 3, 2016

This past winter has again demonstrated the value of cereal silage as a forage source for cattle feeders. Many of you will recall that hay supplies were tight last fall, particularly in Western Canada and as a result, for many feedlots hay was priced out of the ration. How did these lots make it through […] Read more

Features, Forages, Livestock

Big on forage brassicas

Versatility and volume outweigh any risks involved

By Debbie Furber February 12, 2016

Seeing is believing for Graeme Finn, who says New Zealanders are on to a good thing with forage brassicas for winter grazing in their grass-based systems that yield massive tons of high-quality beef, lamb and milk from the country’s tiny land base. A trip there four years ago convinced him that if forage brassicas are […] Read more

The sixth annual Canadian Forage and Grassland Association conference was held in Saskatoon on November 17 to 19.

Forages, News Roundup

Onward and upward for the CFGA

Notes from the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association annual conference

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff February 3, 2016

The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association drew the year to a close on a high note coming out of its annual conference at Saskatoon in November. As the theme, “Capturing the Intensity” suggests, the event offered a lineup of insightful presenters on an array of topics from intensive forage management systems and soil health to […] Read more

Livestock, Nutrition

Help where help is needed

Harvey Brink looks to service specialists for expert advice on feeding fababeans and other chores

By Debbie Furber October 23, 2015

When Harvey Brink needs help he goes shopping instead of advertising. Rather than having a full-time employee or seasonal helpers, he counts on the services of his cattle buyer, beef nutritionist, grain marketer and crop agrologist. A financial adviser may be next as he and his wife, Coby, start thinking about their succession plan. Handling […] Read more

Crops, Forages, Hay, Markets

Hay prices stabilize in Sask., Man.

By Dave Sims October 16, 2015

CNS Canada –– Timely rains have drastically improved the forage crop outlooks for Saskatchewan and Manitoba, while also putting prices back into their normal ranges. “Skyrocketing hay prices have stabilized… supplies are good,” said Terry Kowalchuk, a provincial forage crop specialist in Regina. Prices are mostly back down into the $80-$100 per tonne range, he […] Read more

Livestock

Measuring feed quality in the field

A new system allows for bale-by-bale feed value testing

By Michael Thomas August 12, 2015

In challenging economic times it is more important than ever to know the value of the alfalfa forage you are feeding your dairy or beef cattle. Whether you are blending alfalfa in a ration to maximize lactation, fertility and calf growth, or utilizing lesser-quality hay for dry cattle or replacements, you want to know that […] Read more

Frost and dry conditions have stressed pastures and forages in northwestern Saskatchewan. (Lisa Guenther photo)

Forages, Hay, Livestock, Pasture, Weather

Guenther: Manage risks around weather-stressed pastures, forages

By Lisa Guenther July 2, 2015

Mother Nature has dealt a weak hand to many northwestern Saskatchewan livestock producers this year as frost, a cool spring and dry weather have hit pastures and hay stands. But there are still a few strategies for producers to make the best — and avoid the worst — of what the weather has left them. […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Research

Will late-summer swath grazing maintain alfalfa?

By Reynold Bergen May 14, 2015

Background: Numerous studies have shown that maintaining 40 per cent alfalfa in a forage stand is the most economical way of improving soil fertility, forage yields and animal grazing performance. Unfortunately, alfalfa drops below the 40 per cent threshold level after several years of grazing. Alfalfa drops out of perennial pastures partly due to over-use […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Nutrition

Don’t procrastinate in planning next winter’s feed supply

Comparing the relative feed value of different cattle feeding options

By John McKinnon May 12, 2015

As winter slowly gives way and your thoughts turn to calving and seeding, it is understandable that next winter’s feed supply may not be first and foremost on your mind. However, depending on the nature of your operation (hay versus silage versus extensive winter grazing) you may or may not have the luxury of time […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Features

Winterfat, a protein-rich forage for cattle

Well-adapted to the Prairies, this native shrub withstands extreme cold and severe drought

By Debbie Furber April 30, 2015

The native grassland shrub, Krascheninnikovia lanata, is known as winterfat for good reason. Its protein level holds steady around 14 per cent into fall and ranges from nine to 11 per cent throughout winter, with year-long digestibility running between 55 and 65 per cent. That’s more than enough protein to meet the seven per cent […] Read more

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Silage — the forage of choice for cattle feeders

Big on forage brassicas

Onward and upward for the CFGA

Help where help is needed

Hay prices stabilize in Sask., Man.

Measuring feed quality in the field

Guenther: Manage risks around weather-stressed pastures, forages

Will late-summer swath grazing maintain alfalfa?

Don’t procrastinate in planning next winter’s feed supply

Winterfat, a protein-rich forage for cattle

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