Extended / Winter Grazing

  • September 12, 2023Grazing Cattle on Cropland Can Be Mutually Beneficial

    Grazing cattle and crops together can be a win-win solution for both crop and cattle farmers...

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  • August 24, 2023Drought is More Than a Summer Challenge

    If not managed properly, drought can bring feed shortages and long-term animal health impacts. Feed testing,...

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  • March 2, 2023A Quarter-Century of Progress with Extended Grazing

    Putting cattle on extended grazing systems has benefitted Canadian ranchers over the past 25 years...

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  • November 16, 2022Seven Tips for Grazing Corn

    Grazing standing corn has many benefits including being a high-energy forage but can also pose animal health risks if not...

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  • September 15, 2022Two Farms “Right-Sized” Their Herds by Being Open to Change and Working in Sync with Nature 

    A key aspect of maximizing profit and maintaining...

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  • September 1, 2022Taking Inventory of Feed Resources – How to Right-Size Your Cow Herd

    Part one of a two-part series on identifying the right herd size and cow size...

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  • August 16, 2022Strategies for Fall and Winter Grazing: Eastern Canadian Perspectives 

    Two Eastern Canadian producers share successful extended grazing strategies....

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  • November 1, 2021Bale Feeding Options: Pros and Cons of Common Strategies

    Bale feeding is common across Canada for all classes of cattle especially during winter...

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  • October 8, 2020Bale Grazing Checks the Boxes for Three Canadian Producers

    Editor’s note: The following is the final instalment of a two-part series that will...

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  • October 6, 2020Beat Costs and Boost Yields with Bale Grazing

    Editor’s note: The following is part one of a two-part series to help evaluate different...

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  • September 18, 2020Meet the Council: Implementing Management Practices that Pay Off

    The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is made up of producer members from across...

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  • August 26, 2020The Benefits of Bringing Cattle and Crops Together

    Producers share their successes with grazing cattle on neighbouring cropland. Keep Reading

  • November 20, 2019Three Producers Share Ideas That Improve Efficiency

    Editors note: This article is the third in a series featuring ideas from beef producers across the...

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  • November 5, 2019Time for a Back-Up Plan – Managing the Impacts of Drought in the Winter

    (4 minute read) In an ideal world, producers can plan ahead for their...

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  • October 23, 2019Winter Feeding Cost Comparison – Hay vs. Alternative Feeds

    Fall has arrived and focus has shifted to winter feed supplies. Feed prices have dropped...

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  • August 1, 2019New Web Page: Extended Grazing

    Editor’s note: Relevant and up-to-date information that had been available on Foragebeef.ca is gradually being added...

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  • September 13, 20185 Tips for Grazing Corn This Fall and Winter

    Corn grazing is becoming more popular across Canada because producers can grow more biomass on less land....

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  • April 24, 2018Eight beef producers share their recent changes

    Canadian beef producers appear to be keeping up with the often heard axiom “the only constant in...

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  • March 13, 2018Planting corn this spring for your cattle to graze later? Here are 10 corn planting tips

    It will soon be time to start thinking about next year’s...

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  • October 5, 2017Different Approaches/Same Goal for Winter Management of Heifers

    Recognizing replacement and first calf heifers need extra management, producers take...

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  • September 27, 20173 Tips for Swath and Bale Grazing

    We’ll soon see cattle out in fields cleaning up swaths or feeding on bales. If you’re planning to feed your...

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  • August 15, 2017Another Look at the Costs and Benefits of Swath Grazing

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the...

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  • April 20, 2015Will Swath Grazing in Late Summer Help Maintain Alfalfa in Rested Perennial Pastures?

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science...

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  • March 26, 2015New Resources Added to BodyConditionScoring.ca Help Cow-Calf Producers Increase Profits

    New resources have been added to BodyConditionScoring.ca to...

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  • September 25, 2014Improved Swath Grazing Through New Annual Forage Varieties and Grazing Management

    By improving agronomic and grazing management practices, researchers...

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  • August 14, 2014Creating a Forage Industry Chair to Maintain Research Expertise

    Cow-calf producers in Western Canada have widely adopted extended fall and/winter...

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  • July 31, 2014Ergot: Low Levels Cause Big Problems

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the July 2014 issue of...

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  • March 17, 2014Cold Enough for You?

    This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the March 2014 issue of Canadian...

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  • March 5, 2014Raise Your Beef IQ

    Well managed extended grazing systems, including swath, stockpiled and bale grazing, have considerable economic benefits over...

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  • February 12, 2014Is it OK to use Snow as the Only Water Source for Cattle?

    The Beef Cattle Research Council has funded a number of extended grazing research projects...

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  • October 28, 2013How to do a Rangeland Health Assessment: Videos

    Rangeland, or range, can perform a number of valuable functions for both the livestock industry as...

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  • May 13, 2013Planning pastures: Beef Research School episode

    Taking the time to plan your pastures and hay land can boost forage productivity and cattle...

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  • January 22, 2013Extended Grazing Systems Covered in Latest Episode of Beef Research School

    A new video is now available on BeefResearchSchool.com The practice of...

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  • January 10, 2013Managing Winter Nutrition: New Beef Research School Episode

    A new video is now available on BeefResearchSchool.com Feeding beef cattle over the...

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  • December 17, 2012Feed Testing Explained in Beef Research School Video

    A new video is now available on BeefResearchSchool.com Feed testing is a fundamental tool...

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  • December 10, 2012Tips for Successful Extended Grazing to Reduce Winter Feeding Costs

    This is a guest post written by Karin Schmid, Beef Production Specialist with the...

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