Source: Barb Glen, Producer.com, July 11, 2019 In larger pastures, there are places cattle typically don’t frequent, and those areas might still have forage. Salt placement, temporary fencing or temporary water troughs can encourage or allow use of those areas. Farming in “next year country” is the usual canard about farmers’ penchant for seeking the… Continue reading Grazing during drought conditions must be managed
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Feeding Livestock During Feed Shortages
Source: Saskatchewan.ca, June 2019 When faced with a shortage of feed, you often can still maintain your livestock herd. You may have to use feeds on which you normally would not rely. You may have to cull. You will have to plan your rations so that the nutrients short in one feedstuff are either high… Continue reading Feeding Livestock During Feed Shortages
Drought forces producers to sell cattle
Source: Barbe Glen, Producer.com, June 21, 2019 Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan asks government for a drought-related AgriRecovery assessment Puddles. The sight of them in fields near Camrose, Alta., pleased Alberta rancher Brad Osadczuk as he drove home from last week’s Alberta Beef Producers meeting in Edmonton. He hasn’t seen a puddle since last year… Continue reading Drought forces producers to sell cattle
Management Strategies when Pasture Supplies are Low
Source: Jenifer Heyden, PAg, Regional Livestock & Feed Extension Specialist, North Battleford, June 2019 Pasture management may not be the most exciting activity, but it needs to be addressed and actions taken as conditions change. We may have a plan set out in the spring, but often times mother nature throws a wrench in those plans… Continue reading Management Strategies when Pasture Supplies are Low
Drought brings additional livestock challenges
Source: John Campbell, Producer.com, May 30, 2019 Water quality, plant toxicity and fog fever can all arise during drought, potentially affecting livestock health. It appears substantial areas of the Prairies have potential to experience significant drought once again this summer. Years in which we have significantly less than normal rainfall can have major effects on… Continue reading Drought brings additional livestock challenges
Grass fire forces producers to forage for greener pastures
Source: William DeKay, Producer.com, May 16, 2019 “Black,” is how Rob Danychuk described pasture conditions in a region of central Saskatchewan ravaged by fire. It’s been more than a week since fire burned a large grazing area and wildlife preserve southwest of Biggar. Fuelled by wind, the cause unknown, the fire took four days to… Continue reading Grass fire forces producers to forage for greener pastures
Concerns linger over dry pastures on Prairies
Source: Jeremy Simes, Producer.com, May 2, 2019 Most cattle producers are going to need moisture during the growing season if their fields are to be replenished Many producers across the Prairies are dealing with dry pasture conditions, hoping moisture will soon come to replenish their fields. Areas from Calgary to Winnipeg are either abnormally dry… Continue reading Concerns linger over dry pastures on Prairies
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Forage, pasture insurance due for overhaul
Source: Barbara Duckworth, Phil Franz-Warkentin, Producer.com, November 13, 2018 Alberta Beef Producers hopes work done with Alberta Financial Services Corp. will see changes made next year A new and improved forage and pasture insurance program is needed for Alberta livestock producers. Alberta Beef Producers formed a special committee this summer to assess the current drought impacts… Continue reading Forage, pasture insurance due for overhaul
Integrated Weed Management
Source: Cory Jacob, PAg., Crops Extension Specialist, Watrous, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Re-evaluating the weed control strategy on your farm is important. Herbicide use alone to control weeds has resulted in many herbicide-resistant weeds and, as we witnessed this past summer, a kochia problem in the drier regions of the province. An integrated approach to… Continue reading Integrated Weed Management