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Cool spring temperatures and impacts of drought may cause a delay in turnout.
Livestock, News

Extreme weather expected to delay pasture turnout

Last year’s drought and this year’s very slow spring mean trouble for pastures

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Following a cooler-than-normal spring 2022 and the 2021 drought, cattle producers should expect a delay in grass development and growth this spring. “Air temperature is the main environmental factor that determines the rate of grass development,” says Miranda Meehan, North Dakota State University Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist. “Each leaf produced on a stem requires
Learnings from his Nuffield Scholarship led Ryan Boyd to transition to high cattle stocking rates on pastures followed by longer recovery periods, which has increased profitability on his farm.
Farmit Manitoba, Livestock

Nuffield Scholar explores high stocking rate rotational grazing

Manitoba farmer touts benefits in soil building and land preservation

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Glacier FarmMedia – A transition toward high stocking rates on pastures followed by longer recovery periods has spurred profitability on a Manitoba beef farm, attendees at the recent Profitable Pastures online conference learned. Day three of the conference, hosted by the Ontario Forage Council, featured 2019 Nuffield Scholarship participant and Brandon-area farmer Ryan Boyd. Through
Manitoba Grazing Exchange opens for business
Livestock, News

Manitoba Grazing Exchange opens for business

The site connects livestock owners and landowners looking to graze fields, cover crops

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A site to link landowners who have pastures or cover crop fields for grazing with livestock owners in search of pasture went live on January 27. The Manitoba Grazing Exchange was created through a partnership between the Manitoba Organic Alliance (MOA) and the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association. The site allows livestock and crop producers
Ontario producer Blake Vince says cover crops are a nice addition, but running them through cattle would be even better.
Livestock, News

MOA, MFGA teaming up to launch grazing exchange

Website will be based on South Dakota grazing exchange model

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A platform to connect livestock farmers and crop farmers with land they’d like grazed will go live early in the new year, says the Manitoba Organic Alliance (MOA). The group is teaming up with the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association (MFGA) to launch the online platform, but all producers are welcome to use the service,
Regenerative dairy farmers Henry Nyhof (left to right), Sean Smith and Paul Kernaleguen with conference organizer Ryan Boyd.
Dairy cattle, Livestock, Other

Dairy farmers well positioned for regenerative ag, producers say

BALANCES | Increased grazing has seen decreases in butterfat but overall increases in cows’ health, reduced input costs

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Canadian dairy farmers may be among the best positioned to take up regenerative farming practices, said producers during a panel discussion at the 2021 Regenerative Ag Conference, held in Brandon Nov. 15 to 17. Supply management means a steady income which can give farmers more confidence to take risks, said Sean Smith, a dairy farmer near Minnedosa. Fairly small herds
The smaller Razer Grazer is marketed by Range Ward for smaller-scale landscapes.
Equipment, Livestock

Powering up adaptive grazing

Solar-powered fencing products seek to cut down on adaptive grazing labour needs

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The orange metal box sitting on the grazing land near Shellmouth didn’t come cheap. But Arron Nerbas says it’s already more than paid for itself in terms of additional forage production and enhanced environmental services. The “box” in question is a Range Ward Power Grazer, one of three owned by Nerbas Bros. Angus — a
A rapid change from dry forage to higher-moisture, lush growth can increase risk of bovine fog fever.
Livestock, News

Sudden change in diet may cause bovine fog fever

Caution recommended when changing forage diets in cattle

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The summer of 2021 has been very challenging for ranchers and livestock. With severe drought throughout the region, we have experienced the challenges of a reduced amount of forage for grazing and forages harvested for winter feed. “While the recent rains have improved some pasture and late-season grazing conditions, winter feed inventories still remain a
Farmer and Grainews columnist Toban Dyck inspects wheat on July 6, 2021 near Winkler, Man., where hot and dry weather has led to thin, uneven stands. (Photo: Reuters/Rod Nickel)
Beef cattle, Crops, Forages, Weather

Saskatchewan raises salvage threshold for parched crops

Stock watering program also boosted; APAS, Tories' ag critic had called for more drought aid

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Saskatchewan’s provincial crop insurance agency is raising the yield threshold at which drought-damaged crops can be grazed, baled for greenfeed or cut for silage with no penalty on future coverage. Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp. said Wednesday it would double the “low yield appraisal” threshold values on cereal or pulse crop acres put to feed. SCIC
Producers need to think about how to manage during a drought to keep the most productive and valuable cows in the herd.
Livestock, News

Keep your cow herd productive during drought

Recent precipitation might help, but the region remains in a dry cycle so far this season

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Much of the northern plains has been in a long-term drought trend for the past several years, and already the season has been off to a dry start. While producers are familiar with drought, being prepared to develop or modify management plans in anticipation of the many challenges ahead is critical. With breeding season approaching,

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