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AgriProfit$ : newsletter for Alberta cattlemen

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Provides Alberta beef producers with timely information, analysis, applied research and commentary on the economics and business management of cow/calf operations. Articles focus on information... More ≫

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Provides Alberta beef producers with timely information, analysis, applied research and commentary on the economics and business management of cow/calf operations. Articles focus on information and discussions on how to improve your herd's bottom line. Each edition contains a feature article exploring an issue in-depth, a Market Watch section providing market information and analysis, notes on upcoming events, and a So What …? column designed to bring readers quickly into a topic, deliver a message, and leave them with some food for thought.

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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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