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This ratio could be the key to long-term profitability in ranching

Real Agriculture

Farming can be a high risk business and that is as true in ranching as it is in other agricultural sectors. While 2024 saw some excellent highs in the cattle markets, Burke Teichert, a consultant, writer, and public speaker, says in this interview at the Western Canada Conference on Soil Health and Grazing, that these Read More

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Durnin redefining farm and ranch wear for women

Real Agriculture

That’s what independent agronomist Michelle Durnin did in 2021 when she launched Durnin Farm & Ranch Wear to design and sell women’s workwear. That’s what independent agronomist Michelle Durnin did in 2021 when she launched Durnin Farm & Ranch Wear to design and sell women’s workwear.

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Peavey Mart facing uncertain future

Real Agriculture

One of Canadas largest retailers of farm and ranch supplies is facing an uncertain future. Peavey Industries announced the closure of 22 Peavey Mart locations in Ontario and Nova Scotia last week. Peavey Industries announced the closure of 22 Peavey Mart locations in Ontario and Nova Scotia last week.

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Spring weather outlook a mixed-bag: from too cool to decent moisture

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Not knowing what the weather will do is one of the great challenges when farming or ranching. Weather and what it may look like for Read More Not knowing what the weather will do is one of the great challenges when farming or ranching.

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Sustainability Means ‘Freedom to Really Farm How We Should Be Farming’

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Trisha and Nolan Zachman farm in a small town two hours west of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a fourth-generation farmer, Trisha says that her farm today looks a lot different from her childhood. Trisha grew up farming with her family, and she knew she would one day raise her own family on a farm.

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Farming Forward: What are the GRASS principles of advanced grazing?

Real Agriculture

In this episode of the Farming Forward video series, Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching, explains the principle that stands for: G – Graze period R – Rest period A. Advanced grazing can be summed up in one word: GRASS. Read More Advanced grazing can be summed up in one word: GRASS. Read More

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Navigating drainage and water access policies in new Alberta framework

Real Agriculture

Farms and ranches cannot operate without water. Team Alberta Crops and the Intensive Livestock Working Group in Alberta have been working to ensure that the provincial government had the opportunity to hear Read More Farms and ranches cannot operate without water.

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