2024 Alberta Farm Weather Year in Review
Meteorologist David Spence takes a look back at the farm weather and how they impacted the…
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BCRC: The Best Offense is Defence: 15 Plays to Keep Your Beef Herd Safe
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is sharing ways to implement some simple barriers against disease…
BCRC: Experiencing Drought Stress? Ask the Experts
Large parts of Canada and the Northern Great Plains are currently facing mild to severe drought.
BCRC: Weed and Brush Control in Pastures
When weeds and brush spread into hay fields, rangelands, and pastures, desirable forage species are replaced,…
BCRC: Test Stock Water and Reduce Worry
When stock water appears abundant and water quality has been consistent in previous years, it’s easy…
BCRC: Carrying or Grazing Capacity
The Beef Cattle Research Council discusses the importance of understanding and growing the carrying capacity of…
BCRC: What happens when the manure hits the field?
Shabtai Bittman, PhD, a researcher with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, explains nutrient cycling in forage ecosystems.
BCRC: Grazing Management
The Beef Cattle Research Council talks about how effective grazing management on pastures ensures high forage…
RRC PODCAST: So you want your cattle to graze year round?
Steve Kenyon from Greener Pastures Ranching in Westlock, Alberta shares insight into making the jump to…
BCRC: Let cattle do the seeding
Cattle can be managed to produce calves, beef and milk, but can they also be put…