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Grazing aftermath straw & chaff buyer’s perspective

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Typically, the first reaction of cow/calf producers to a shortened grazing season is to purchase higher-priced feeds in anticipation of a longer feeding season. However, short term options do... More ≫

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Typically, the first reaction of cow/calf producers to a shortened grazing season is to purchase higher-priced feeds in anticipation of a longer feeding season. However, short term options do exist to acquire cereal aftermath that extends grazing into the fall, which will reduce the costs of wintering the cow herd. This information sheet explains how a partial budget can be a valuable tool in assessing these options.

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What is in a contract? : managing business stress options, information & tools for Alberta producers

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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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Match forage supplies to livestock needs calculator : managing business stress options, information & tools for Alberta producers

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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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Economics of change for beef operations

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Highlights some of the key findings of an economic analysis of north and central Alberta beef operations over the past 10 years, including the durability of the industry and opportunities for... More ≫

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Highlights some of the key findings of an economic analysis of north and central Alberta beef operations over the past 10 years, including the durability of the industry and opportunities for profit driven change. Key drivers supporting the "economics of change" are farm-level financial strengths and potential for herd cost reductions through integrated herd and grazing systems.

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Cash flow your short term “Break Points”

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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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Partial budgets as a decision-making tool

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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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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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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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