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I measured the water at this location SE 27 Tp 32 R3 W3 on October 2, 2001. This photo was taken on July 26, 2017.

Water, salt and cows in pastures

Let’s use disaster as a chance to learn more about measuring the salt content in water

By Les Henry September 12, 2017

The recent loss of 200 head of stock due to bad water brings the subject of water and cows into sharp focus. The loss occurred at a pasture near Shamrock, Sask., about 75 km southwest of Moose Jaw. Let me first offer condolences to the producers who lost cattle. In my experience cows are more […] Read more

Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and B.C. Agriculture Minister Lana Popham met Wednesday in Victoria. (Photo courtesy AAFC)

Forages, Livestock, Weather

Options weighed for AgriRecovery in B.C. fire zones

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News August 16, 2017

Officials in British Columbia are now gauging what sorts of damages and expenses can be covered through an AgriRecovery plan for ranchers and farmers affected by wildfires. The federal and B.C. governments announced Wednesday they’re “working together to quickly assess the extraordinary costs farmers are incurring and what additional assistance may be required to recover […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pasture, Reuters, Spring Wheat, Weather

U.S. Plains drought highlights spring wheat supply crunch

By GFM Network News June 29, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Drought conditions in the northern U.S. Plains that have propelled spring wheat prices to a three-year high worsened in the past week and there are forecasts for more hot and dry weather that could crimp the harvest. As the world struggles with a glut of grain that has filled inventories to […] Read more

Crops, Forages

Six limiting factors in your soil that will make or break your operation

Without these six key ingredients, your soil — and your farm — could be in trouble

By Jennifer Blair September 26, 2016

Farms and grazing operations — organic or otherwise — are only as good as their worst resource, according to Oregon-based grazier Abe Collins. “Soil is our primary infrastructure on the farm,” said Collins, who spoke at the recent Organic Alberta conference. “Biologically, chemically, and physically, you need to be looking at the limiting factors in […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Fewer cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in May than anticipated

By GFM Network News June 19, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– The number of cattle placed in U.S. feedlots last month was lower than anticipated, a government report showed on Friday, reflecting healthy pastures that allowed ranchers to grow livestock longer outside of feedyards, said analysts. Producers retained more heifers to help restore the U.S. cattle herd, now at its third lowest […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pasture, Weather

Dry areas of Prairies still waiting for rain

By GFM Network News June 10, 2015

CNS Canada –– The continued lack of moisture across a large portion of Alberta and Saskatchewan is becoming more of a concern for farmers in the region, but there is a chance of rain in some nearby forecasts. Shannon Friesen, a cropping management specialist for Saskatchewan Agriculture in Moose Jaw, said some livestock producers are […] Read more

GFM Network News

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Feed Grains Weekly: Domestic prices remain flat

Tag Archives pastures

Water, salt and cows in pastures

Options weighed for AgriRecovery in B.C. fire zones

U.S. Plains drought highlights spring wheat supply crunch

Six limiting factors in your soil that will make or break your operation

Fewer cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in May than anticipated

Dry areas of Prairies still waiting for rain

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