Ruminating with RealAg is a RealAgriculture podcast series hosted by Amber Bell that focuses on all things bovine. We’re here to chew the cud on everything from the latest in cattle genetics, to how to keep your herd happy with rotational grazing, to winter feeding techniques and everything in between.
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Who stays and who goes? Assessing the cow herd this fall | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 45
A cow coming home thin doesn’t necessarily mean she belongs on the cull list. Sometimes, she may have done exactly what was asked of her. As cows come home from summer pasture and winter feeding costs move to the forefront,…
The protein tipping point and knowing when enough is enough | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 44
More protein might sound like cheap insurance heading into winter, but there comes a point when that extra scoop is doing more for the feed bill than the cow. On this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, host Amber Bell is…
Water system design, infrastructure costs, and winter systems | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 43
Host Amber Bell chews on the latest in beef production as she sits down with Sean McGrath of Round Rock Ranching to discuss designing, building, and adapting reliable watering setups for grazing cattle. In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg,…
Why grazing clubs still matter in a digital world | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 42
While information about grazing management is readily available online, producers still benefit from getting together to learn from neighbours facing the same conditions and challenges. On this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, host Amber Bell is joined by Tatyana Pavlovets,…
Early turnout, late consequences — Jim Gerrish on spring grazing | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 41
The grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence; this old adage seems to be more true in the spring than at any other time of the year. Just because it's green, though, doesn't necessarily mean that…