Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK), along with its national and nine other provincial AITC member organizations, is excited to announce its 10th annual Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM). Each year in March, CALM encourages thousands of Canadian students from K to 12 to celebrate Canada’s agriculture and food story. CALM is a hands-on program… Continue reading Agriculture in the Classroom Celebrates 10 Years of Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month in March
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Field Backgrounding of Calves
By Travis Peardon, PAg., Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Outlook Backgrounding describes the 100 to 150-day post-weaning period when calves are fed with the intention of growing frame, while limiting fat deposition before finishing. In Saskatchewan, calves are typically weaned around 500 to 600 lbs. and backgrounded in a drylot setting until they reach 800-850… Continue reading Field Backgrounding of Calves
Managing Winter Mineral Programs For Herd Health
By Jenifer Heyden M.Sc., PAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, North Battleford Mineral requirements are based on the type, weight, age and performance rate of the animal. An animal’s diet or ration will determine the type of mineral mix needed to meet their requirements. It’s important to look at the mineral profiles of feeds, not… Continue reading Managing Winter Mineral Programs For Herd Health
Finding Alternative Supplements in Fluctuating Markets
By Janelle Smith, AAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Tisdale Cold winter months may force many producers to purchase a supplemental protein and/or energy concentrate for their animals. Feed barley markets have been unusually high in recent months and are not expected to retreat much until the next crop. You may be wondering what alternatives… Continue reading Finding Alternative Supplements in Fluctuating Markets
Creep Feeding Calves
Creep-feeding is the practice of providing supplemental feed to calves in order to increase their average daily gain and weaning weight. Creep-feeding can be a useful management tool under different scenarios. For example when milk production declines or pasture growth is inadequate to maintain normal calf growth or when pasture quality declines later in the… Continue reading Creep Feeding Calves
Mixtures of Peas and Cereals for Greenfeed
By Jenifer Heyden, M.Sc., PAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, North Battleford Regional Office Cereal greenfeed is a viable winter feed source for beef producers across the prairies. Depending on harvest parameters, it can be a nutrient dense feed with adequate protein and ample energy to maintain the herd, at least through mid-pregnancy. However, for… Continue reading Mixtures of Peas and Cereals for Greenfeed
Feed Options for Holding Feedlot Cattle Gains
By Murray Feist, M.Sc., P.Ag., Provincial Livestock Specialist, Livestock Branch Placement of finished feedlot cattle to the packing industry has been significantly reduced by the impact of COVID-19. While simple in concept, there are many considerations to account for when implementing a maintenance ration for feedlot cattle. Breed: Different breeds may require different ration adjustments.… Continue reading Feed Options for Holding Feedlot Cattle Gains
Low ending stocks are good support for Prairie feed grains
Source: Commodity News Service Canada, Glen Hallick – MarketsFarm, February 21, 2019 WINNIPEG – With some of the lowest ending stocks in more than a generation, feed grain prices are doing quite well in Western Canada, said Ed Baldwin of AgChieve Grain Marketing in Winnipeg, Man. As AgChieve’s Manager of Advisory Services and Grain Marketing Advisor, Baldwin… Continue reading Low ending stocks are good support for Prairie feed grains
Prairie feed grain prices stable during mild winter
Source: Ashley Robinson, MarketsFarm, Commodity News Service Canada, January 17, 2019 WINNIPEG – With the mild winter Western Canada has been experiencing, feed grain buyers expect prices should stay quiet for the next while. “I would say the buyers have adequate coverage for Jan., Feb., even a bit of March. And I would say we maybe… Continue reading Prairie feed grain prices stable during mild winter
Alberta feed market flooded with grain
Source: Ashley Robinson, Commodity News Service Canada, October 22, 2018 Feed grain prices in Alberta have come down as producers have rushed to sell downgraded crops. “Last week the phones were blowing up…right now I think we’re seeing some better weather, so everyone’s outside and the phones are probably going to light up again next week,” said… Continue reading Alberta feed market flooded with grain