Episode 80: Understanding Yardage Costs

Episode 80: Understanding Yardage Costs

Have you ever wondered where your money really goes during the winter-feeding period? Feed costs are easy to identify in a beef cattle operation—but what about the hidden expenses quietly chipping away at your bottom line? That’s where yardage comes in. Yardage is a key factor in managing winter feeding costs for cow-calf operations. In this episode, we explore why yardage matters, how to measure and track it, and how to use those insights to make more informed decisions on your farm.

Understanding Yardage Costs in Cow-Calf Operations (article)

Cow-Calf Yardage Calculator (interative tool)

Cracking the Code on Grazing Management Terminology: Animal Units, AUMS, & How to Apply Them (article)

Economics of Pregnancy Testing Beef Cattle Model (interactive tool)

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Episode 126: Cracking The Heritability Code

Episode 126: Cracking The Heritability Code

Every breeding decision shapes the future of your herd. Cattle have a long generation interval, so the bulls and replacement females you select today can influence productivity, profitability and perf...

7 Juli 7min

Episode 125: A Ranching Family's Approach to Conservation and Changing Landscapes

Episode 125: A Ranching Family's Approach to Conservation and Changing Landscapes

In this episode, we explore how one ranching family in British Columbia is navigating the growing challenges of water stewardship, conservation and climate change. From upgrading irrigation systems, b...

30 Juni 6min

Episode 124: Weed and Brush Control in Pastures

Episode 124: Weed and Brush Control in Pastures

Healthy and productive pastures are essential for sustainable beef cattle operations, but invasive weeds and brush can reduce forage quality, impact livestock health and alter native ecosystems. Manag...

23 Juni 5min

Episode 123: Alfalfa Research May Be in for a Long, Cold Winter

Episode 123: Alfalfa Research May Be in for a Long, Cold Winter

Legumes are one of the most economical ways to improve feed quality, pasture performance and cattle productivity. Alfalfa has received the most breeding focus and is the most common and productive leg...

16 Juni 12min

Episode 122: Pooling Resources: Community Pasture Upgrades Water Systems

Episode 122: Pooling Resources: Community Pasture Upgrades Water Systems

This episode explores how a community pasture co-operative in Nova Scotia is modernizing its grazing system through improved water management and upgraded infrastructure. Historically dependent on a s...

9 Juni 5min

Episode 121: Beef Producers Have a Game Plan to Keep Canada FMD-Free

Episode 121: Beef Producers Have a Game Plan to Keep Canada FMD-Free

Canada’s last outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) occurred in 1952, showing how one small mistake can have major consequences for the agriculture industry. Today, strong prevention measures, plan...

2 Juni 5min

Episode 120: How Starting Slow Leads to Grazing Success

Episode 120: How Starting Slow Leads to Grazing Success

This episode explores rotational grazing and how it varies from farm to farm, shaped by factors like rainfall, water access and labour. It covers the benefits like healthier soil, improved water quali...

26 Maj 12min

Episode 119: Tender Beef, Tough Funding Cuts

Episode 119: Tender Beef, Tough Funding Cuts

Ribeye and striploin steaks are among the most expensive proteins in the store or on the menu, making it essential that these high-value cuts deliver a consistent and excellent eating experience every...

19 Maj 11min

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