Episode 130: Welcoming Visitors: Show Off Your Herd Safely
Inviting people onto your beef operation, whether for tours, sales or casual stock viewings, is a valuable way to build connections and share your story. However, it also comes with an important respo...
4 Aug 7min
Episode 129: Don't Roll the Dice on Forage Quality: Feed With a Plan
Not all forage is created equal, and not all cows have the same nutritional needs. Matching forage quality to herd requirements throughout the production year can reduce costs and improve productivity...
28 Jul 7min
Episode 128: Clean Cuts: Can We Improve Cleaning at Packing Plants?
Beef is an excellent source of nutrients for people, but it is also an excellent nutrient source for microbes. To better understand how food safety is maintained in beef processing environments, resea...
21 Jul 10min
Episode 127: From Field to Feed: Six Things to Think About When Storing Hay
Haying season is underway and the work doesn't stop once the bales are made. Proper hay storage is essential for preserving valuable nutrients, minimizing losses and ensure livestock have access to hi...
14 Jul 4min
Episode 126: Cracking The Heritability Code
Every breeding decision shapes the future of your herd. Cattle have a long generation interval, so the bulls and replacement females you select today can influence productivity, profitability and perf...
7 Jul 7min
Episode 125: A Ranching Family's Approach to Conservation and Changing Landscapes
In this episode, we explore how one ranching family in British Columbia is navigating the growing challenges of water stewardship, conservation and climate change. From upgrading irrigation systems, b...
30 Jun 6min
Episode 124: Weed and Brush Control in Pastures
Healthy and productive pastures are essential for sustainable beef cattle operations, but invasive weeds and brush can reduce forage quality, impact livestock health and alter native ecosystems. Manag...
23 Jun 5min
Episode 123: Alfalfa Research May Be in for a Long, Cold Winter
Legumes are one of the most economical ways to improve feed quality, pasture performance and cattle productivity. Alfalfa has received the most breeding focus and is the most common and productive leg...
16 Jun 12min
