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March 1, 2026

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The Effect of Processed Low-Quality Forage on Animal Efficiency and Enteric Methane Emissions

Craig Lester November 9, 2024

A University of Guelph researcher is examining the impact of processed low-quality forage on animal efficiency…

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Gemstone Cattle Company Owners Named to Avenue Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 List

Craig Lester January 27, 2024

Gemstone Cattle Company, a family cattle operation in southern Alberta, is named to Avenue Calgary 2023…

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From spent to flourishing: turning a gravel pit into grassland

Tim Parent February 19, 2023

A farmer is sharing how her family turned a spent gravel pit into a flourishing grassland…

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BCRC: The Seed is Falling – Aerial Seeding Alfalfa was Worth a Shot for One Operation

Beef Research3 April 2, 2021

A farmer talks about how aerial seeding alfalfa worked for them, the key points to remember…

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Grasslands play huge role in carbon sequestration

Craig Lester March 27, 2021

Emily Lowe is a Regional Agrologist for the Beef Industry with Ducks Unlimited Canada, she says…

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Top 10 Beef Cattle Research Council Articles of 2020

Beef Research3 December 30, 2020

The top 10 articles from the Beef Cattle Research Council in 2020. And a bonus article…

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Farming Smarter: Regional silage trial in southern Alberta

Guest Author December 20, 2020

Mike Gretzinger shares the information coming out of Alberta regional silage trials in southern Alberta. Farming…

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BCRC: Setting Goals and Adding Diversity is key for Intercropping

Beef Research3 November 19, 2020

Manitoba producer Alan MacKenzie considers intercropping to be two crops that are grown at the same…

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Maritime AgCast: Episode 6: Grazing and Pasture Management

Craig Lester November 17, 2020

Host Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Cedric MacLeod, MacLeod Agronomics, and John Duynisveld,…

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Maritime AgCast

Maritime AgCast: BCRC Decision-Making Tools: Carrying Capacity Calculator and Evaluating Feed Test Results

Craig Lester October 28, 2020

Host Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Ellen Crane of the Beef Cattle Research…

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BCRC: Bale Grazing Checks the Boxes for Three Canadian Producers

Beef Research3 October 28, 2020

Beef farmers everywhere are looking to reduce costs, decrease their workload, and improve the carrying capacity…

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Feed Testing: Know your forage before feeding it to livestock

Craig Lester October 26, 2020

Bow Valley Livestock Health veterinarian Blake Balog talks about why it is so important to know…

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Maritime Agcast: Episode 3: Sorghum Sudan Grass as Forage

Craig Lester October 21, 2020

Host Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Ryan McCarron of Carrondale Cattle Company about…

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BCRC: Beat Costs and Boost Yields with Bale Grazing

Beef Research3 October 10, 2020

Different methods of extended winter grazing may include annual forages for swath grazing, corn grazing, and…

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BCRC: Silage Cost of Production

Beef Research3 May 21, 2020

The Beef Cattle Research Council takes an in-depth look at the advantages and disadvantages of growing…

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BCRC: Cover Crop Capabilities – Producer and Researcher Experiences

Beef Research3 April 4, 2020

Three producers and one researcher from across the country share tips on how to grow a…

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BCRC: Carrying or Grazing Capacity

Beef Research3 March 25, 2020

The Beef Cattle Research Council discusses the importance of understanding and growing the carrying capacity of…

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BCRC: Forage Establishment: New web page

Beef Research3 January 12, 2020

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

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Pasture Management: Hoping for the best, planning for the worst

Craig Lester September 1, 2019

Do you have a strategic plan for your pasture? Graeme Finn is the owner and operator…

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BCRC: Rejuvenation of Hay and Pasture: New Web Page

Beef Research3 July 1, 2019

Rejuvenation of a forage stand, whether hay or pasture, involves using one or a combination of…

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