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…
This Grazing Season, Remember the Four Principles of Pasture Management
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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…