Mastering Uncertainty: Focus on What You Control
The news media and every farm meeting is buzzing with talk of tariffs and trade wars. Life on the farm teaches valuable lessons about managing uncertainty. Weather, markets, and government […]
Tag Archives: Southwest Saskatchewan
Cattle and Snow: The Surprising Way Livestock Stay Hydrated During the Canadian Winter
Cattle really do eat snow! As the harsh Canadian winter settles in, ranchers know that keeping their cattle healthy and hydrated can be a challenge. While many assume that livestock […]
Wildlife observations
We are very fortunate to observe some of the wildlife that our ranch supports and that co-exist with our livestock. These Burrowing Owls have a successful nest on our grazing […]
June observations
We are out for a tour to check on grass availability for the cattle, asking the questions and looking for indicators. How much have these animals taken in the last […]
Water is moving, Spring is arriving
Our area of South West Saskatchewan has experienced two years of severe drought, and the pastures have been seriously depleted of moisture. While the snow melt has provided some relief, […]
Predators on the Prairie
Badger-Coyote Relationship
Excluding or including grazing?
“Environments may be classified on a continuum from non-brittle to very brittle according to how well humidity is distributed throughout the year and how quickly dead vegetation breaks down. At […]
Life lessons – from a Painted Turtle
Painted Turtle I saw a painted turtle on the pavement dry and warm My car he did go under, but he did not come to harm. I picked him up […]
The Drinking Program
Living in Southwest Saskatchewan we are usually short of water by mid-August. Hence, we rely on solar water pumps to bring the water up to a trough for the cattle. […]
Birds, Nests, and Cattle
Southwest Saskatchewan is not known for its trees. In fact, it is known for its lack of trees. This does not mean we don’t have birds though. We actually have […]