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The five keys to assessing rangeland health
The old adage about not being able to manage what you can’t measure applies to rangelands

New developments in forage-breeding research
One of the more recent offerings is hybrid bromegrass, which offers high first-cut yields and fairly rapid regrowth for grazing

The tradition continues for famous Innisfail rodeo family
20-year-old cowgirl credits father as her mentor, a former pro calf roper

A sure sign of spring: Northlands Farm and Ranch Show
This year’s event includes a prospect steer and heifer show, and Limousin is the featured breed

Cattlemen’s Young Leaders program is a great way to kick-start your career
The application deadline for this year’s program is looming and it’s an opportunity you shouldn’t pass up

Shining a spotlight on Canadian genetics
Farmfair International rolls out the red carpet for foreign buyers so they can learn about and connect with Canada’s purebred sector

Heritage Ranch Rodeo a showcase of real-life cowboy skills
The 10-year-old event is the only place outside a working ranch to see traditional skills such as sorting, branding, and team doctoring

Protecting stored hay from wildlife
‘Sweet and simple’ and 3D are two of your options, but the starting point is putting a dollar figure on the hay eaten by Bambi and his hungry mates

It takes more than sunshine to make high-quality and high-yielding hay
Cutting at the right time, giving stands a chance to recover, and investing in nutrients can make a big difference to the bottom line
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