Agriculture research

SARDA's Intercropping Research with Megan Snell

In this episode, Johanna chats with Megan Snell, the research Coordinator from Smoky Applied Research and Demonstration Association, about Intercropping research in the Peace and a few other projects SARDA has been working on.    
 
To find more information on SARDA's projects or their newsletters, check out their website at https://sarda.ca.
 
PCBFA's research can be found under the applied research tab on our website https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
Music for the intros and outros is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw. Check out more music at www.audionautix.com.
 

Monitoring Forage Moisture with West Central Forage Association

In this episode, Johanna chats with Jessica from WCFA and Chelsea Pearce from Martin Deerline about using in-field weather stations and soil moisture probes in perennial and annual forage situations. This project aims to find out how useful the data from these weather stations is to producers as well as tracking how moisture moves under forage-based systems and grazing.
 
Check out the West Central Forage Associations projects here: http://www.westcentralforage.com/research/
 
You can find information about Martin Deerline here: https://www.martindeerline.com/
 
And you can always check out Peace Country Beef and Forage Association's projects here: https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/applied-research
 
Music for this episode's intros and outros is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw. Find more at www.audionautix.com
 
 

Planning Perennial Pastures with Dr Bart Lardner

In this episode, we talk to Dr Bart Lardner about perennial pasture mixes, grazing management, rejuvenation and variety selection. Dr Lardner managed a research program focusing on beef cattle and forage research for the past 21 years and works as a professor with the University of Saskatchewan's Animal and Poultry science department.
For more information on research from the U of S check out http://westernbeef.org/
And take a look at the BCRC Website as well! https://www.beefresearch.ca/
As always, you can find PCBFA's research at https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
Music is Red Wood Highway by Jason Shaw; check out more at Audionautix.com

Tips for Living with Wildlife with Robb Stavne

In this episode, we have a chat with Robb Stavne of Sora Ecological Consulting. Robb talks about dealing with predation, and other issues, as well as methods of control. We also discuss using cattle to maintain wildlife habitats, and how ranchers and farmers can keep their operations profitable while making room for wildlife.
 
To learn more about any of the topics we discussed today, or get some resources or funding on your own operation, reach out to any of the following conservation associations.
Cows and Fish https://cowsandfish.org/
Alberta Conservation Association https://www.ab-conservation.com/
Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation https://www.aiwc.ca/
Alberta Environmental Farm Plan https://www.albertaefp.com/
 
As always, feel free to reach out to PCBFA as well at https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
Music for this episode was Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw. Check out more at Audionautix.com
 

Leptospirosis and Wildlife Diseases with Dr Dayna Goldsmith

In this episode we have Dr Dayna Goldsmith, an Anatomic pathologist at the University of Calgary talk about her experiences with Leptospirosis and other wildlife diseases as well as what livestock owners can do to prevent infection. 
For more information on the Diagnostic Services Unit at the University of Calgary, check out their website here: https://vet.ucalgary.ca/departments-units/dsu/home
Curious about how the DSU works or their expanded services? check out the FAQ's here; https://vet.ucalgary.ca/departments-units/dsu/diagnostics/faqs-expanded-livestock-diagnostic-services Or our episode with Dr Jen Davies!
Check out the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative website as well for more information on wildlife disease! http://www.cwhc-rcsf.ca/
 
Music is Red Wood Highway by Jason Shaw; check out more at Audionautix.com
 

Management Systems on Marginal Land with Jay Byer

In this episode we are joined by Jay Byer the Soil Conservation Analyst from Gateway Research Organization.
Jay talks about a new project hes working on which will compare the economic and environmental impacts of different management systems on marginal land.
For more information about the project check out Jay's video here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W41RLMRozeI
Or take a look at Gateway Research Organization's Website! https://gatewayresearchorganization.com/
HOLOS can be found on the Government of Canada's website, or here; https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/scientific-collaboration-and-research-in-agriculture/agricultural-research-results/holos-software-program/?id=1349181297838And Agriprofits is here; https://www.alberta.ca/agriprofits.aspx
 
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Introduction to PCBFA

In the inaugural episode Johanna Murray, Monika Benoit, and Akim Omokanye discuss their experiences working for Peace Country Beef and Forage Association and the work that they do.
For more information on PCBFA check out our website: www.peacecountrybeef.ca
 
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