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Yardage – the cost beyond feed

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This AgriProfit$ technical bulletin looks at some of the cash and non-cash costs related to keeping cattle in drylot, over and above the cost of feed.

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Opportunities for beef production in northern Alberta

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This AgriProfit$ bulletin reviews relevant economic drivers related to beef production in northern Alberta. It enables producers to make better decisions regarding beef production opportunities in... More ≫

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This AgriProfit$ bulletin reviews relevant economic drivers related to beef production in northern Alberta. It enables producers to make better decisions regarding beef production opportunities in the Alberta Peace Region.

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Drylot backgrounding of feeder cattle : economic & productive performance

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Technical bulletins research specific areas of interest to provide a better understanding of cropping issues that may affect or influence Alberta producers. They also provide Alberta producers... More ≫

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Technical bulletins research specific areas of interest to provide a better understanding of cropping issues that may affect or influence Alberta producers. They also provide Alberta producers with an additional tool to evaluate business performance along with production, management, and technology options.

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Swath grazing interesting concept, but does it pay?

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Reports the results of research and analysis by the AgriProfit$ Business Analysis and Research team on the value of swath grazing. The premise of swath grazing is to substitute a lower cost... More ≫

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Reports the results of research and analysis by the AgriProfit$ Business Analysis and Research team on the value of swath grazing. The premise of swath grazing is to substitute a lower cost grazing system for higher cost drylot feeding the cow herd. Analysis of study results found that Swath grazing has potential as a cost-saving feeding strategy. Knowledge of production costs and risks, put into a budget analysis, will help determine if it's the right strategy for a particular farm.

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