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Brandon-area farmer, Brett McRae recently began trialling an intensive grazing plan.
Beef cattle, Local news

Cattle producers implement new grazing options

Using forage to finish cattle takes a strong focus on everything from cattle genetics to forage quality

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Ryan Boyd would rather be searching for newborn calves in waist-high grass than snowdrifts. The western Manitoba grain and cattle farmer has joined the ranks of producers changing things up on the cattle side of their operations in search of lower operating costs and better environmental stewardship. He’s found that producing forage-finished cattle requires a
From left: Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn along with Canadian Cattlemen’s Association Ramona Byth, Manitoba Beef Producers president Heinz Reimer and Brandon-Souris MP Larry Maguire announced funding for a new research project geared toward sustainable beef production.
Beef cattle, Livestock

Governments invest in sustainable beef production research

Several organizations will partner to develop two demonstration sites near Brandon

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The federal and provincial governments have announced $3.1 million in support over three years for applied research on sustainable beef production at two sites near Brandon. Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister Ron Kostyshyn and Brandon-Souris MP Larry Maguire were on hand at the Manitoba Beef Producers annual general meeting here last week to
“It’s going to cost you between $60 and $65 an acre so you might as well seed it right. That way you’ll be ahead in 10 years time and you won’t have to worry about weeds coming back in.” – Graeme Finn
Livestock

Develop a pasture plan based on specific needs and weeds

Heavy seeding and a weed control strategy geared to specific pasture conditions are 
key for grazing consultant and rancher Graeme Finn

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You can’t just let your cows loose on a piece of grass without proper planning and knowledge. “When I take over land, I assess it and see where we need to go,” grazing consultant Graeme Finn said at the recent Western Canada Grazing Conference. “If we have weed issues, then we control them with chemicals
cattle walking on a flooded field
Crops, Weather

Struggle to rebuild pasture after the flood(s)

One farmer tells his story and talks about how he restored his forage and feed acres

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Just days after Tom Teichroeb moved his cattle onto higher land his pasture flooded. Already in mid-May of 2011, the water was starting to rise near his Langruth ranch. Some of the cattle had to swim to get across to the dry hayfield before they were moved 12 miles across the highway to a rented
Steve Kenyon talking about pasture weeds
Forages, Livestock

Steve Kenyon: The weed whisperer

Alberta cattle farmer shares his 
tips on successful practices

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When Steve Kenyon speaks to producers about pasture management, he likes to rile up the crowd. “There’s no such thing as weeds,” he said to cattle farmers gathered in the Boissevain community centre last week. “What we call a weed is just a plant that hasn’t learned to grow in rows yet. Or we haven’t
farmer with cattle
Beef cattle, Livestock

VIDEO: High density grazing for cattle at Circle H

Cow-calf operation west of Brandon puts cattle at the right place at the right time

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Along with his family, Brian Harper runs a cow-calf and breeding stock operation at Circle H farms, just west of Brandon, Man. Earlier this year, Harper started a high density grazing program for his cattle using temporary fences and wires within an eight-acre paddock. An automatic gate opening system set to open at specific times of the
a herd of cattle in the snow
Beef cattle, Forages, Livestock

Building winter cattle feed rations that won’t wreck your bottom line

Improving your feeding efficiency and reducing waste can help you 
save money overwintering your cattle this year

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Despite record-high cattle prices and strong demand for beef, margins remain tight for cattle producers who are battling the high price of land and feed. But cattle feeders can widen their margins as they head into winter by taking measures to improve feed efficiency and reduce waste right now. “To prepare your cattle for winter,
perennial ryegrass
Forages, Livestock

Energy-dense forage crops for the future

Energy-dense forage could present a viable alternative to feedlots in some instances

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It’s time for producers to take an annual look at a perennial issue. “What we need to do is get away from our conventional thinking,” said Clayton Robins during a special seminar presented by the University of Manitoba’s department of animal science. The beef producer and former Agriculture Canada research assistant believes annual forage mixes
Forages and grasslands are not just about cattle and hay, they also provide a major environmental benefit for all Canadians.  
top and above photo: Canadian Forage and Grassland Association
Forages, Livestock

The fight for the future of forages

There has been a dramatic drop in forage research, but it’s not just because producers could make more money growing canola

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What’s Canada largest crop? The usual answer is “wheat,” which in 2012 was seeded on about 20 million acres. But that year, cultivated forages made up 33 million acres, and more than 36 million acres were in native or unimproved pastures and rangeland. Yet farmers who manage grasslands and forage fields say their industry is

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