Source: Jeremy Simes, Producer.com, October 4, 2018 While pastures across the Prairies remain largely dry, specialists say there is a glint of hope that some grasses could experience a bit of regrowth. The regrowth could occur in places that received lots of moisture in recent weeks. It all depends on how the weather shakes out… Continue reading Despite dryness, pastures could experience regrowth
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Pasture reader monitors grass growth
Source: Chris Mccullough, Producer.com, September 20, 2018 The technology is able to measure the height of grass while it is being cut and also determine expected yields A Dutch dairy farmer whose cows recently learned to graze again after 10 years of living indoors is using a novel method to measure grass yields to ensure… Continue reading Pasture reader monitors grass growth
Pre-turnout procedures can pay off in productivity
Source: Dvm, Roy Lewis, Producer.com, June 14, 2018 Before summer pasture turnout, cattle should be treated to ensure vaccinations are up to date and fly or worm control is provided if necessary. Whether it is grass yearlings or cow-calf pairs and breeding bulls, management procedures can and should be implemented before releasing cattle to pasture. The result… Continue reading Pre-turnout procedures can pay off in productivity
The Cost of Overgrazing – Why it doesn’t pay to push your pasture
Managing pastures for maximum productivity is a long term goal, but weather fluctuations, fire, insect or wildlife damage, and any other unforeseen circumstances can quickly create a complex balancing act. During times of dry conditions, the urge to use as much as possible of what little forage growth there is, may be overwhelming. Before doing… Continue reading The Cost of Overgrazing – Why it doesn’t pay to push your pasture
Leafy Spurge – A Real Threat
Weed infestations are a cause for increasing concern. The need for action to contain and control these infestations is real. These weeds are often perennial and hard to control plants. As a weed infestation increases in size and severity, the cost of control can increase exponentially. In forage stands, the loss of forage production from… Continue reading Leafy Spurge – A Real Threat
Problem Weeds and Weed Control on Pasture
Source: Sarah Sommerfeld, PAg, Regional Forage Specialist, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Adoption of weed management strategies for pastures can be a valuable, and often necessary, tool. A weed can be any plant growing in the wrong place at the wrong time in relationship to the management implemented. A weed problem will always have a cause. Effective… Continue reading Problem Weeds and Weed Control on Pasture
Sask. to sell 48 more parcels of Crown land in online auction
Source: CBC News, October 12, 2017 Province put 75 parcels of land up for sale 2 weeks ago in online auction The provincial government is preparing to sell another 48 parcels of Crown land to the highest bidder in an online auction. Natural forests, natural prairie grasslands, and natural wetlands are some of the parcels… Continue reading Sask. to sell 48 more parcels of Crown land in online auction
The Challenges of Grass and Water in 2017
Source: Trevor Lennox, Regional Forage Specialist, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture The summer of 2017 resulted in some challenges for producers in southern Saskatchewan in terms of grass and water. Good quality water became scarce on some operations as water sources either ran out, or TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) levels increased above a safe level. This… Continue reading The Challenges of Grass and Water in 2017
Fall Grazing Reminders
By Travis Peardon, Regional Livestock Specialist, Outlook Regional Office Monitoring your herd closely during this time will ensure that you avoid any problems. Grazing as late into the fall as possible is a great way to cut down on winter feed costs for cattle producers. Every day that the grazing season is extended, is one less day… Continue reading Fall Grazing Reminders