Beef producers brace for feed squeeze and spring floods
Manitoba cattle producers warn of hay shortages across the province as pastures lag after a harsh winter. MBP and MAFRI report stretched forage supplies through spring, stressing planning to avoid herd isolation amid potential floods.
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Rural feed options for cow nutrition and flood risk
The note discusses boosting feed energy and protein for cows especially in late pregnancy, endorsing high quality feed or supplements, and cautions against straw alone. It lists ammoniation, molasses, and alternative feeds like hemp screenings and pea flour as viable options if properly formulated, with MBP and MAFRI offering guidance. Ted Wallace and Kristen Lucyshyn are noted as farm advisors.
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Hudson Bay Route Association holds 70th AGM in Dauphin
Prairie producers from Manitoba and Saskatchewan gathered for the Hudson Bay Route Association 70th annual meeting in Dauphin. The board passed a resolution urging governments to station an icebreaker at the Port of Churchill to cut supply delays and aid grain exports. Speakers included Dr David Barber and figures from the Canadian Grain Commission and Hudson’s Bay firms.
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