Carrying Capacity: You Got to Know If It Can Hold ’Em

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Struggling with finding the right amount of cattle to graze on a pasture or not sure how many cattle a new rented pasture will…

UFA Rural Communities Foundation 2020 Grant

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Communities are encouraged to apply for a minimum of $10,000, up to a total of $100,000 for projects that support recreational…
Pasture is a key component of beef cattle operations and one definitely worth managing. At first glance, grazing a pasture may…

Talking Succession Planning with Annessa Good

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As a young woman and the daughter of a well-known farm transition consultant, Good brings an interesting perspective to…

Sourcing More Farm-fresh Local Food for Albertans

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Farmers can connect directly with food service and retail operations to get more farm-fresh food on Albertans’ tables through…

Foothills Forage and Grazing Association Webinars

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Foothills Forage and Grazing Association (FFGA) is committed to bringing extension and education to their members. Webinars are…

Vigilance Needed with Blackleg on the Rise

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Blackleg in canola hasn’t got out of hand across Western Canada yet, but it is on the rise, says a Canola Council of Canada (…

Nothing Replaces Boots in the Field

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Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s, Pathology Program at Brooks, is once again looking for growers of winter wheat, 2-row…

Water Systems for Cattle

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Water is an essential nutrient for cattle, accounting for between 50 and 80 percent of an animal’s live weight. For livestock…

Forage Establishment

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Forage establishment is a long-term investment requiring careful planning, preparation, species selection and management to…