Testing forage even more necessary in a dry year
A startling amount of beef producers run the risk of nutrient deficiencies in their herd by not…
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Pork producers need to be on guard for African swine fever
African swine fever hasn’t been found in North America, but pork producers still have reason to…
Watch for nitrate problems in forages this season
Nitrate levels in forages can sometimes be a problem for cattle. Depending on growing conditions,…
Cattle producers facing a season of hard choices
Mike Duguid knew it would be a tough year for feed in the spring while he was assessing the…
Use caution when testing water quality with hand-held meters
Livestock and feed specialists with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture have learned that not…
The new world of Canadian dairy pricing
Dairy farmer Paul Vickers knew change was coming, but he was still a bit shocked when his June milk…
When it’s time to say goodbye to your herd
As an agricultural lender, Steve Ganczar has seen many of his clients grapple with the decision to…
What’s best, grazing or haying?
Grazing a piece of ground rather than haying it can have some advantages. Even irrigated pasture…
X-ray beef grading
Five years, 334 beef carcasses, 212 pork carcasses and 155 lamb carcasses later, the meat…
Pasture water quality for cows
Most of my articles about slough water have dealt with water in the sprayer and what it might do to…
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