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Dairy farmers see multiple benefits from forage blends
Input costs have been reduced and more acres returned to crop production

Tips on growing replacement heifers
Keep them growing with a good plane of nutrition, but don’t get them fat

Tips on when and how to check cows during calving
Don’t hesitate to check progress — it’s better to intervene a bit early than too late

Ranchers apply new practices summer and winter
High-intensity grazing along with swath grazing boosts overall production, plus how to construct a 3-D fence

Connecting rural communities to mental health
Don’t be afraid to reach out for help

Your calving season checklist — be prepared
Don’t wait till the last minute to start searching for equipment

Cattle important to regenerative ag program
Producer finds that cattle and crops can complement each other

Improving pastures through regenerative agriculture
A low-input strategy is paying off for this central Alberta producer

Tips for ‘grafting’ a new calf to a new mother
Smell and taste are two senses used in the bonding process

Tips on using tube feeders with calves
Whether in nose or throat, insert gently and make sure it’s in the right spot
Grainews is written for farmers and often by farmers. It is about putting theory into practice on the farm. Each issue also features Cattleman’s Corner for cow-calf producers and farmers with mixed cattle and grain operations.