It is June and the grass is growing faster than you can get animals out on the paddocks to use it. Pasture management decisions made today will enhance pay off later this fall, but it’s time to get on it. Planning for the grazing season ahead includes feed budgeting, seeding, […]
Gary Sliworsky – Agricultural Report
It is June and the grass is growing faster than you can get animals out on the paddocks to use it. Pasture management decisions made today will enhance pay off later this fall, but it’s time to get on it. Planning for the grazing season ahead includes feed budgeting, seeding, […]
The provincial government is helping to ensure a thriving cattle industry, and retaining Ontario jobs, by improving access to guaranteed loans for cattle farmers and increasing their buying power. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs has worked with industry stakeholders to review the Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee […]
Electric fence simplifies the management of an effective and productive grazing system. To be effective, your grazing system relies on you controlling where the livestock will be, not the livestock determining where they will be grazing. An electric fence is easy to erect and very effective at controlling livestock. But […]
The Species-at-Risk Farm Incentive Program is back for 2016. The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association, with support from Environment Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, is pleased to support producers who are enhancing farm habitat for species-at-risk across the province. With streamlined funding levels and […]
Many cattle now are out of their winter feeding locations and on pasture. This is a reminder not to forget the importance of mineral feeding while on pasture. Calf growth, cow reproductive status, and general health all are influenced by the intake of adequate amounts of salt and mineral. But […]
Do you need help making environmental improvements to your farm or is your organization involved in providing environmental benefits to the agriculture sector? Hire an intern through the Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative! Canada’s Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative will provide $1.9 million to help farmers, non-profits, and other organizations […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag and rural rep What are you going to plant this spring for your pasture program? The first thing to plant is fence posts. By far the biggest gains in pasture management come from a rotational grazing system, with at least 10 paddocks and preferably more. Electric […]
All Canadian farm operators will receive a letter at the beginning of May with instructions on how to complete the questionnaire online. It automatically will add totals and skip sections that do not apply to the operator’s farm. As a result, completing the questionnaire online will be faster and easier, […]
The following is part two of an article on frost seeding, which is used to improve productivity and forage quality of pastures and hay fields by broadcasting seed on frozen ground. This article will deal with species selection and harvest management. Red clover is the easiest species to frost seed. The […]
There still is a fair amount of snow around but it is always good to plan ahead. The following is part one of an article on frost seeding—deal with time of seeding, equipment, and site selection: Frost seeding is used to improve productivity and forage quality of pastures and hay […]
Selenium is an essential nutrient for cattle. Selenium deficiency has been associated with a number of problems in cattle, including white muscle disease, increased susceptibility to infectious disease, reproductive problems, mastitis, and lower-than-expected rates of gain. To determine when and how to supplement this important nutrient, however, you first should […]
