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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, News

Feeding pasture cattle on insured hay fields

By Agricultural Financial Services Corporation June 17, 2015

Here are the options for pasturing cattle on insured hay fields. If clients have any questions or concerns about the policy or procedures they should contact their local Agricultural Financial Services (AFSC) branch office. This spring has experienced low precipitation rates and windy conditions in many parts of the province that may be contributing to […] Read more

Cow-Calf, Crops, Markets, Reuters, Weather

Rain sprinkles Prairie canola fields, pastures

By Rod Nickel June 15, 2015

Winnipeg | Reuters — Light rains sprinkled Western Canada’s crops and pastures during the weekend, but amounts fell well short of what’s needed to remedy dry conditions that have stunted growth, analysts said Monday. Rains were scattered across the Prairies and similar light amounts are expected during the next two weeks, Commodity Weather Group said […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Features

Good riddance to roundworms on pasture

By Debbie Furber May 29, 2015

Deworming programs typically target roundworms in the gastrointestinal tract, when in fact it takes a live host and grass for roundworms to complete their life cycle and perpetuate infections. This makes grazing season an opportune time to deworm because the only way cattle pick up new roundworm infections is by ingesting third-stage larvae (L3) and […] 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, Features

To rejuvenate a pasture focus on legumes and weeds

High-intensity/low-frequency grazing was the most effective system for the grasses to remain competitive

By Duane McCartney April 15, 2015

Graeme Finn and his wife Heather rent 3,200 acres of pasture on long-term lease to graze 1,000 yearlings and their beef cow herd year round near Madden, Alta. They rely on intensive rotational grazing of high-legume and annual crop pastures so you can understand why each pasture was assessed for potential productivity before it was […] Read more

Crops, Forages, Weather

Prairie forage crops to benefit from early spring weather

By Terryn Shiells April 14, 2015

CNS Canada — Forage crops in Western Canada are in a much better place this spring compared to a year ago, as spring’s early arrival will benefit crop development. The milder winter was also beneficial in preserving forage supplies, with feed stocks adequate to good in many regions, said Terry Kowalchuk, a provincial forage specialist […] Read more

cattle eating food minerals in a pasture

Beef Cattle, Forages, Livestock

Trace minerals of pasture forages in Saskatchewan

By Debbie Furber November 25, 2014

The Saskatchewan Forage Council (SFC) recently completed a broad evaluation of trace mineral content of pasture forages across Saskatchewan with a view to learning whether mineral programs for cattle on pasture should differ according to season, soil type and/or forage type. The findings indicate just that. “Season and forage species had significant effects on trace […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Features, Livestock

Free range, grass-fed beef, born and grazed in Hawaii

Large-scale ranch raises premium quality beef for local economy

By Duane McCartney July 9, 2014

There is more to Hawaii than bikinis and surfing! There is a big-scale ranching industry, especially on Maui. The 29,000-acre Haleakala Ranch situated in Maui at the base of the Haleakala Mountain (Maui’s tallest) has kept the same core values of family and community that it had when H. P. Baldwin incorporated the ranch back […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Calving, Cow-Calf, Livestock

Calf Planting

Cows are on high alert after calving, so this planting behavior impacts how and when groups of cattle can be moved or at least easily moved.

By Kris Ringwall June 20, 2014

NDSU Extension Service – As the Dickinson Research Extension Center winds up May calving, the year has been good. May calving involves pastures, grass and space. Because feed is not delivered in a bunk, the cow decides where she wants to be in the pasture and sets in motion a series of thoughts that anchor […] Read more

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Guenther: Manage risks around weather-stressed pastures, forages

Feeding pasture cattle on insured hay fields

Rain sprinkles Prairie canola fields, pastures

Good riddance to roundworms on pasture

Will late-summer swath grazing maintain alfalfa?

To rejuvenate a pasture focus on legumes and weeds

Prairie forage crops to benefit from early spring weather

Trace minerals of pasture forages in Saskatchewan

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