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Straw-grain rations and nutrition requirements

 First off today we continue our interview with Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist at the Ag-Info Centre, about feeding a straw-grain ration to pregnant cows. Yaremcio says when considering a straw-grain ration for pregnant cows, some nutritional concerns need to be addressed. Yesterday he took a look at protein requirements. Today, minerals and vitamins.


Interview with Barry Yaremcio (3:26 minutes) (1.57 Mb)

Source : Alberta agriculture and forestry

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What I’m Checking Behind the Planter This Spring

Video: What I’m Checking Behind the Planter This Spring



This is the first episode of a new behind-the-scenes series on our farm.

Today I’m checking behind the planter looking at planting depth, seed-to-soil contact, and making sure we’re placing seed into moisture, even in a dry spring.

Everything can look good from the cab, but this is where you find out what’s really happening.

We also ran into a prescription issue that slowed us down, which is a good reminder that even when conditions are ideal, the little things still matter.

If you’re planting right now, it’s worth taking a few minutes to check behind your planter.