Are you going to fertilize that old hay field? If so, with what? Old grass fields are very likely to be deficient in a range of nutrients, but the largest response is likely going to be to nitrogen. The rule of thumb is that an old grass stand will produce ten to fifteen pounds… Continue reading Fertilize Forages for Increased Production
Author: Dwayne Summach
Dwayne Summach MSc, PAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
Change Continues
Heraclitus of Ephesus is credited with saying “The only constant in life is change”. Evidence of change surrounds us in the agriculture industry. Thanks to the application of Global Positioning Systems, tractors are capable of steering themselves. Unmanned tractors pulling grain carts can be summoned to come alongside a combine to receive grain on the… Continue reading Change Continues
The Need to Repurpose
When faced with a problem, agricultural producers readily look for a solution. Often those solutions involve taking something that was developed for another purpose and adapting it to assist them in solving their dilemma. For example, twelve gauge, high tensile, smooth wire works great to build electric fence but it doesn’t roll up easily to… Continue reading The Need to Repurpose
Checking Fence
The grass has started to green up and getting the cows out to graze has become a priority for many producers. Prior to that happening, maintenance tasks need to be completed. Checking for trees that have fallen across the fence, tangled wires from wildlife passing through, missing staples, broken wires and broken posts – all… Continue reading Checking Fence
Management, Marketing and Differentiation
Agricultural producers are often too busy working in their business to work on their business. Taking the time to identify your operations strengths and weaknesses is much easier when there is a format to follow and real comparisons to be made. The second Western Canada Cow-Calf Survey (WCCCS II) is currently being conducted by the… Continue reading Management, Marketing and Differentiation