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Quick and easy is the name of the feeding game for Dugald rancher

By Daniel Winters February 6, 2013

Ken Vaags would put a short-order cook to shame. The Dugald rancher uses his skidsteer loader and a specially designed self-feeder that controls access to a huge bag of silage. Two rollers operated by a hand crank wind up the top and bottom lips of the bag, while bars in front create a manger that

Crops, Forages, News

U.S. drought boosts American demand — and prices — for Prairie hay

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 22, 2012

Increased demand from American livestock feeders for Canadian forages should keep domestic prices firm, according to provincial forage specialists. While most of Western Canada has relatively good forage stocks, some areas are short on supply and will face high prices because of U.S. demand fuelled by this year’s drought. Forage prices are generally up by

Beef cattle, Forages, Livestock, Other livestock

Community pasture takeover plan revealed

By Daniel Winters November 15, 2012

Proposal calls for a new, non-profit corporation with seven elected  members to take over former federally managed community pastures

The federal government is pulling out, but a new boss is taking up the reins. A steering committee for the Association of Manitoba Community Pastures, a new not-for-profit group, has developed a business plan for taking over the operation of a million acres of formerly federally managed grazing rangelands in the province. That’s good news,

Crops, Forages, News

The hay market — buyers and sellers beware

By Cfga Release November 15, 2012

Canadian hay marketers are continuing to see a surge in demand, but unfortunately, this combined with a shortage of forage due to drought appears to be bringing out some less-than-ethical operators. The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) has been advised of several situations whereby large deposits had been paid, but the hay was not

Forages, Livestock, Other livestock

Alfalfa hays: merging myth and reality

By Carol Shwetz November 10, 2012

One of the most misunderstood feedstuffs in the horse industry today is alfalfa hay. Its position in the feeding program of horses is both revered and spurned. To unravel its benefits and the harms it is necessary to understand the nutrient-rich profile of this hay. When understood, it is the overfeeding of alfalfa hay, not

Forages, Opinion

Trees are just too boring

By John Morriss October 26, 2012

It was 12 years ago now, back when civil servants could still express an opinion without having their comments vetted through the prime minister’s office. The government of the time, through some now-forgotten body called the Canadian Agri-Food Marketing Council, had for some reason decided that Canada needed to set a goal of increasing Canada’s

Forages, Livestock

New Ranchers’ Forum targets wider audience

By Daniel Winters October 10, 2012

It’s time to move beyond just moving cattle, say organizers. The Manitoba Forage Council’s annual Grazing School, an event that in years past showcased the latest advances in pasture and forage production, has been renamed Ranchers’ Forum to reflect a new focus aimed at incorporating more aspects of livestock production. “Basically, we’re looking at a

Cereals, Crops, Forages, Oilseeds

Harvest continues, but it’s getting dry out there

By Manitoba Agriculture September 22, 2012

Weekly Provincial Summary Warm, dry conditions across most of Manitoba allowed for excellent harvest progress. Most areas of Manitoba reported frost events throughout the week; few reports of crop damage were received. The exception is the Interlake Region where some acres were impacted and crop assessments are underway. Strong winds in some areas of Manitoba

Cereals, Crops, Forages, News

First frost of the season but no damage to crops

September 18, 2012

Weekly Provincial Summary Hot, dry conditions across most of Manitoba allowed for excellent harvest progress. In some areas of Manitoba, frost was reported early Sunday, Sept. 9 but no reports of crop damage have been received. Harvest of spring cereals is 95 per cent complete. Canola harvest ranges from 70 to 100 per cent complete.

Crops, Forages, News, Other livestock

Buyers down south “desperate” for hay

By Daniel Winters August 21, 2012

Demand for hay from drought-stricken livestock farmers south of the border may drive up the value of this year’s crop, exporters say. Landon Friesen, who along with his father Phil and brother Derek run Southman Alfalfa Producers near Crystal City, said that severe drought in the Midwest has sent U.S. customers scrambling for hay. “We’ve

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