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Grazing hay fields

Hot and dry conditions - both this year and last - have stressed many pastures in the province. This year, some producers are pulling their cattle off pastures 60 to 70 days earlier than usual. Karin Lindquist, forage and beef specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre, outlines grazing hay fields this fall an option to consider to keep livestock out as long as possible.

Interview with Karin Lindquist (3:34 minutes) (1.63 Mb)

 
 
Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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Selling Rams & Helping New Farmers Begin

Video: Selling Rams & Helping New Farmers Begin

It’s shipping day again at Ewetopia Farms as we sell another Suffolk yearling ram! In today’s episode, we load one of our Suffolk rams onto the trailer as he heads off to his new farm to sire the next generation of lambs.

This particular customer has been buying our rams for over eight years, trusting Ewetopia genetics for their gentle temperaments, strong builds, and proven performance. Back home, we get busy looking after the flock that’s staying behind. With the weather turning wet and chilly, it’s time to put down fresh, clean bedding to keep everyone cozy and comfortable for the season ahead. Later, we welcome a wonderful new family who’s just starting out in sheep farming!

They’ve chosen some of our Suffolk ewe lambs to begin their flock — and we couldn’t be happier to help them take their first steps into raising sheep. Stay tuned for a follow-up episode when we help deliver and settle their new flock at their farm.