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Bringing water to cattle instead of cattle to water | Profitable Practices
At Round Rock Ranching, water shapes how and where cattle graze. The operation is about 95 per cent native rangeland, and Sean McGrath describes the rugged terrain as having two directions — up and down. Add several years of drought…
Managing manure with 360 Rain | Profitable Practices
For Gerard Steenbeek and his family at Stonecreek Farms near Woodham, Ont., managing manure is a year-round job. With about 20 million gallons to apply annually, the dairy operation is looking for ways to put those nutrients to work when…
Profitable Practices: Robotics and automation help Greenview Holsteins tackle labour challenges
Labour remains one of the biggest constraints on Canadian dairy farms, pushing many operators to rethink how work gets done. For Steve Yungblut of Greenview Holsteins in Smithville, Ont., automation has become a central part of building a more sustainable…
Profitable Practices: Adding value to off-grade grain through feed milling
Running a feed mill wasn’t part of Ian Middleton’s long-term plan, but it has evolved into a viable and locally-focused business in Sturgeon County, Alta. Middleton owns and operates Manawan Mills, a feed mill operation that processes grain into complete…
Profitable Practices: Keeping egg production up, and energy costs down
Maintaining good air quality inside a chicken barn, especially during Prairie winters, is critical for egg production and bird comfort, but it comes with significant energy demands and costs. A newly-renovated laying hen barn in southern Manitoba features several technologies…