How cover crops, straw and silage pile grazing fit in a western Manitoba rancher’s winter feeding plan — and how to make sure they meet cattle’s nutritional needs.
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Winter grazing strategies offer cost relief for Manitoba cattle producer
With proper testing and balancing, cover crops, straw and silage can reduce winter feed costs
Rain aids some Saskatchewan crops
Soil moisture largely adequate
There was some relief for crops in Saskatchewan following sporadic showers. The provincial agriculture department said farmers are hoping for more rain to aid head and pod filling, but the weekly crop report for the week ended July 28 noted that more moisture wouldn’t help the yields for more advanced crops.
Feed analysis flags mycotoxin concerns
Corn silage likely has the highest risk profile, Alltech study says, although other annual feed crops also show increased DON and ZEA levels
Corn silage likely has the highest risk profile, Alltech study says, although other annual feed crops also show increased DON and ZEA levels
Corteva showcases new BMR silage varieties at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024
Corteva Agrisciences is showcasing its new Boltava brand of brown mid-rib silage corn hybrids at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show near Woodstock.
High moisture corn and ‘snaplage’ shine in study
Lower heat unit corn could displace some barley in feed rations
A University of Saskatchewan study found encouraging results for feeding high moisture corn (HMC) to finishing cattle. It also identified corn "snaplage" as a potential fill-in for barley grain and silage diets.
Hay prices, supply steady for now
FEED | Producers in some parts of the province will be buying hay this winter
Areas across Manitoba may be hard up for hay and feed, but those watching the market say there’s good supply available for purchase and prices have yet to rise significantly. Ads for new-crop and carryover forage are plentiful, said John MacGregor, forage expert with the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association, and prices have been fairly
The pros and cons of silage inoculants
Inoculants can improve silage quality, but how do they factor into the bottom line?
Better feed quality is always a plus, but when it comes to silage inoculants, it’s one more input weighing into the producer’s cost of production. Anyone hoping it will salvage poor silage may be in for a rude surprise. “It’s not for everyone,” said Karis Hutlet, a sales associate and agronomist with Marc Hutlet Seeds
Charting the return of silage hybrids
Many producers want a broader range of attributes for corn
Glacier FarmMedia – When assessing value in a corn crop, producers’ needs vary according to end uses. It’s been 25 years since genetically modified hybrids became the norm and some in the seed trade say dual hybrids serve grain and feed sectors equally well. However, livestock producers seek better digestibility, efficient feed use and palatability
The silage waiting game
Moisture is a main determinant of silage quality, but that becomes an issue if the custom operator is busy
Improper silage moisture is a common mistake made on farms that store such forage. John McKinnon, a University of Saskatchewan researcher and head of JJM Nutrition Services in Sasktatoon, sees it often on farms where he consults about cattle nutrition. But in many cases, it’s not the producer’s fault because proper moisture depends on whether
Double-benefit feed auction held at Killarney
Charity feed auction garnered ‘heartwarming’ support ahead of sale
In another year, Nancy Howatt of Manitou would have been picking out a steer to donate and bring to the ring at the Killarney Auction Mart. It’s become something of an annual tradition for the producer, with the proceeds going to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. This year, however, is different. This year, there was crisisCyber-Savvy Farmer
