Taking the Bull by the Horns: Beefing Up Genetics
In an effort to keep our herd performing at the top of their game, last year we ventured into new territory for our ranch: Artificial Insemination, commonly referred to as […]
When hay is not enough, silage
We usually hay because it is very dry in Southwest Saskatchewan. But this year the forecast was for a rainy wet July. Which makes drying hay a difficult process. So this […]
Cut. Dry. Bale. Repeat.
The hot days of summer are upon us, and that can only mean one thing for farmers and ranchers alike – Hay. Hay provides a quality forage for the calves […]
‘Branding’ – spring processing of calves
Calves have reached 6-8 weeks of age and they will be spending the summer on grass with their mothers. There are two main ways we process calves in the spring. The […]
The Water Factor
For those who have never been to Val Marie, one might say that the area is dry or arid, others might come right out and say we are a little piece […]
Two-by-Two; Sorting Cow-Calf Pairs
The rain has come, and given the pastures a good dose of moisture. Our babies are growing up – can you believe they are almost 2 months old?! By the […]
Behind the Burger: McDonald’s Verified Sustainable Beef
Consumers are asking how cattle are raised and how they are treated. Maybe you are asking? McDonald’s Canada, through third party verification, has validated sustainable beef production by Canadian ranches […]
Seeding: A Love Story, Part 2 – preparing the fields
To read Seeding: A Love Story, Part 1 please click here. Preparing the Field At Grant Ranch we typically take a no-till approach to farming. No-till refers to the seeding […]
Seeding: A Love Story, Part 1
This week we have successfully completed the 2016 seeding season. Our team took some time later in the week to slow down and enjoy some homegrown burgers. Seeding would not […]
Grass is Greener on the Other Side
The rain has come and gone, and now we are left getting the yearlings (calves we have tended to all winter) out to the fresh, lush, green grass for the […]