Episode 22: Seeing the Forest Through the Trees
Forested rangelands and partially or completely forested areas are widespread in many areas of Canada. The benefits of using forested areas in grazing includes increased pasture acres, temporarily or ...
11 Kesä 20245min
Episode 21: Hooves Not Harrows: Harnessing Cow Power to Rejuvenate Forages
There are many different methods of rejuvenating or renovating forage stands and strategies vary in intensity, effectiveness, and cost. Breaking old stands and re-seeding forages, while effective, is ...
4 Kesä 20248min
Episode 20: Test Stock Water and Reduce Worry
When stock water appears abundant and water quality has been consistent in previous years, it’s easy to focus on other things but don’t overlook water testing. Poor quality stock water can lead to rep...
28 Touko 20247min
Episode 19: Choosing Forage Varieties Without Getting Lost in the Weeds
Deciding whether or how to reseed a pasture or hay stand can be confusing, costly and risky. The Forage U-Pick tool can help you make better, less risky choices, more easily. Relevant links: Forage ...
21 Touko 20248min
Episode 18: Where There are Cattle, There are Parasites: 9 Tips for Managing Parasites in Your Herd
Effective parasite management is a balancing act. On the one hand, controlling parasites is essential for maintaining cattle health, welfare and productivity. On the other hand, over-use of some treat...
14 Touko 20247min
Episode 17: Looking to Cut Costs This Spring?
With increasing input costs and many regions having poor growing conditions in recent years, there is pressure to reduce input costs wherever possible. It is important to make these decisions carefull...
7 Touko 20246min
Episode 16: Eastern Canadian Perspectives on Defining the Calving Period
These producers did their homework and planned ahead before shifting their calving seasons in order to meet the needs of their particular farms and families. Show note links: Eastern Canadian Beef P...
30 Huhti 20249min
Episode 15: Passing the Torch Successfully
Legendary forage breeder Bruce Coulman will be formally inducted into Saskatchewan’s Agricultural Hall of Fame. By continuing the University of Saskatchewan’s forage breeding program, Bill Biligetu ha...
23 Huhti 20248min
