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Early First Cut of Hay

With moisture finally coming in late May, grasses are quickly growing and in the midst of putting their seed-heads out. To find out what this means in terms of the first cut of hay, we’re speaking with Karin Lindquist, forage beef specialist for Alberta Agriculture.
 
Interview with Karin Lindquist (2:11 minutes) (1.00 Mb)
Source : Agriculture and Forestry

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Feeding Hay in the Snow, Then Back to Grass | Winter Grazing Update

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I share a cattle herd update after feeding hay during the worst of a winter snowstorm. With the weather improving, we’re able to move the cows back onto grass and continue grazing.

I also briefly talk about a mistake I made when planning our grazing rotation and what I learned from it. Adjusting plans and learning as we go is part of managing cattle in a low-stress, practical system.