Grazing

Rancher Steve Kenyon moved to Alberta because it was supposed to have more water than the neighboring province of Saskatchewan.

Although drought can negatively impact rangeland production, being prepared can reduce the devastation of drought this year and prevent impacts in the following years.

Pesticides and dung beetles couldn’t seem more different when it comes to making a fly management plan, but they definitely are connected in the big picture of pest control.

Grazing season is just around the corner – a welcome break from cold weather, muddy lots and delivering feed to cows. As springtime approaches, it may be worthwhile to think about ways to improve your grazing system.

Spring is an exciting time for agricultural producers as it represents one of the high points of optimism for the year. New beginnings, new births, new growth and renewed hope for the production year. As spring arrives, the yearly plans are brought into implementation.

While bovines as a species are a pretty resilient animal, there are times where consuming too much of the wrong things can be detrimental to their performance – and maybe their life.