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Agriculture Roundup for Monday, November 21, 2022

The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission and the Saskatchewan Winter Cereals Development Commission are asking producers for feedback on the potential amalgamation of the two organizations.

Resolutions were passed in January giving approval to the groups to explore options for amalgamation.

An initial online survey found producers were overwhelmingly in favour of exploring options for amalgamation.

A more in-depth consultation document providing the background, rationale, and process for the potential amalgamation has been released. It can be found on both commissions’ websites. Registered producers can comment until Dec. 11.

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Grazing Network Group: What it is and how it benefits our operation

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In the spring of 2023 OMAFA, along with the University of Guelph, gathered a group of 18 producers from the beef, sheep, and dairy sectors to support a three to four year research project related to measuring grass growth in Ontario. The producers use a Rising Plate Meter to capture grass growth and record livestock movements. This presentation will explain how the group interact/support one another, some initial findings, as well as the benefits for the research team and our farm.

The purpose of the Profitable Pastures conference is to bring fresh ideas and new research results to Ontario grazing managers across the ruminant livestock sectors. These conferences have a major focus on pasture management