Why Yearlings?
Over the last couple of weeks we have been completing spring processing of the yearlings going to grass. If you have been reading this blog over the last year you have noticed we […]
Calving on Pasture
Producers adjust their calving time and system to meet their needs. A producer may calve in February and March to avoid the craziness of calving during spring seeding. This comes […]
Telling our story to students
On April 8 I had the opportunity to talk to families at Ag in the City in Saskatoon, an event designed to bring information about Saskatchewan Agriculture to families living […]
Building a new shop
During the past fall and winter we have spent a lot of time evaluating our shop area. What will be most effective for our operation now and in the future; […]
Vaccinating Cows
Over the last several weeks we have been vaccinating the cows. Why Vaccinate? Disease prevention is an important component of any beef herd’s management. A producer has three management options […]
Preparations for spring: seed cleaning
Preparations for spring are in full swing. We are in the process of cleaning seed. This is the removal of any debris or low quality, infested or infected seeds and seeds […]
Signs of #Spring2017
Over the last 10 days we have had the creeks are running and seen numerous birds returning, including: Canadian Geese, Mallard and Pintail ducks, Sea gulls, Bluebirds, Northern Shovelers, Sharp tailed Grouse, […]
Spring Runoff
Water, water, everywhere. Living in the semi-arid prairie we always appreciate water, whatever form it comes in and how inconvenient it may be. Last weekend we received about 10 inches of […]
A Producer’s Perspective
Our very own Sherri Grant provided a webinar with Prairie Conservation Action Plan today. Check it out (Skip to 8:00 to avoid the technical glitches ;). Also Check out the […]
Ecological Goods in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan is hosting an Ecological Goods & Services week March 12-18th. Ranchers, environmentalists, economists, researchers and academics will all come together to talk about the benefits of […]