Proudly Canadian
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Bird populations have declined on the Canadian Prairies as grassland areas have shrunk rapidly
New non-cattle-ranching owners of U.S. rangeland are one reason for brush encroachment
Human development linked with spread of invasive plants
Properly maintained grasslands can promote conservation as well as a greater public understanding of how farmers interact with the land
For every day too early you graze in the spring, count on losing three days of grazing in the fall
With previous flooding, drought and now a late spring, many producers will be faced with the question of what to do with pastures weakened by flooding and overgrazing. No matter how you look at it, you may be forced to sacrifice the health of some of your pastures. Let’s take a look at the costProposal 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,Grazing expert says producers need to gauge “range readiness” and carefully monitor the amount of defoliation
Good pastures start with a good understanding of how plants grow. Attendees at the recent Original Grazing School for Women were given some key pointers by Edward Bork, who is director of the Rangeland Research Institute at the University of Alberta and also operates a grain and beef operation with his family near Chipman. Grasses
