
Tag Archives pastures

How farmers and ranchers can manage a gopher boom
Ranchers and farmers have fewer options for controlling gophers, but encouraging predators and managing the environment may help

Drought preparation is better than reaction
News Roundup from the June 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Comment: Trying to keep ahead of the fire

Reintroducing fire to Saskatchewan pastures
Prescribed burns can be effective at revitalizing native grasslands when done right

Farmer incorporates cattle into grain operation to boost soil health
Jerry Baerg focuses on sustainability through the five soil health principles

South Dakota farmer focuses on soil biology
Retired farmer Rick Bieber spoke at the Western Canada Conference on Grazing and Soil Health

Olds College researchers trial new technologies to support grazing and soil health
Satellite technology, soil biologicals and rising plate metres are all on the research docket at Olds College

Making hay when the sun isn’t shining

Manitoba beef producer focuses on rotational grazing on yearling operation
Longer rest period, daily moves and water infrastructure underpin Ryan Canart’s grazing system

Choosing forage varieties without getting lost in the weeds
Research on the Record with Reynold Bergen