Alternative Weed Control
Want to use alternative methods and techniques for weed control? There are several ways to protect crops from weeds. Learn what they are, their advantages and limitations.
Annual crops for grazing, silage and greenfeed
Integrating annual forage crops provides additional feed security and flexibility for livestock feeding operations.
Bale Grazing
Bale grazing is a method of providing feed to beef cattle during the winter months. Learn about the advantages of bale grazing compared to traditional winter feeding.
Biological Control of Leafy Spurge
Leafy spurge is a noxious weed that infests pastures and the native prairies. Learn how to identify it and the options available to control it.
Biological Control of Weeds on the Prairies
Discover how biological controls can be used along with hand picking and chemical controls to combat various weeds across the prairies.
Brassica Crops for Hay and Silage
Planning on using brassica crops like canola and mustard for hay and silage? Learn how to introduce it to your cattle and maximize your feed.
Calculating Hay Share Agreements
Learn about how to calculate hay share agreements and how much the land owner and the tenant each contribute to the production costs of hay.
Control of Richardson's Ground Squirrel
Monitoring population levels and proactively managing pest numbers on an annual basis can prevent the build-up of RGS populations.
Determining Relative Feed Value
Feed value is an important factor when buying or selling hay. Learn about relative feed value, which is a tool for determining alfalfa quality.
Feed Management
It is always important to test your water and feed sources. Nutrient content of feedstuffs varies greatly based on season, agronomics and maturity.
Feed Sampling and Analysis for Beef Cattle
Feed testing is an important part of feed management. Learn about how and why to feed test, nutrient requirements for cattle and how to interpret feed test results.
Feed Sampling and Analysis for Sheep
Feed testing is an important part of feed management. Learn about how and why to feed test, nutrient requirements for sheep and how to interpret feed test results.
Forage Production
Advice and recommendations for the management of forage crops in Saskatchewan
Grazing Fall rye: An Opportunity to extend your forage supply
Consider the use of an annual forage crop such as spring-seeded Fall rye to provide late-season forage for your cattle.
Grazing Standing Corn - Reducing the Risk of Acidosis
Grazing standing corn can reduce labour and machinery costs, but there is a risk of cattle experiencing rumen acidosis, learn about the risks here.
Grocery Co-Products for Livestock Feed
Grocery co-products can be used in livestock rations to reduce food waste and feed costs. Learn what important things should be considered before using this option to feed livestock.
Integrated Pest Management for Richardson Ground Squirrels
Integrated pest management is a strategy used to attain sustainable, long-term pest control.
Management of Intensive Livestock Grazing
Learn about intensive grazing, which describes livestock and grass management practices.
Problem Weeds - A Cattlemen's Guide
Discover some of the problem weeds found in Saskatchewan. You can also learn how to identify, prevent, detect, contain and eradicate them from your fields.