News
New research will help beef producers use genetics to reduce methane emissions in cattle
University of Alberta Folio – Nov 5, 2024 – by Bev Betkowski. New University of Alberta research aims to genetically reduce methane emissions from beef cattle, while making that technology … Read More »Virtual fencing on a Canadian landscape
Alberta Beef Producers – August 7, 2024 – by Bruce Derksen. A two-year research study examines how virtual fencing technology might fit the Canadian landscape. European and U.S. cattle industries … Read More »Intense short-term drought is harder on grasslands than previously thought
University of Alberta Folio – January 12, 2024 – by Bev Betkowski Intense short-term drought driven by climate change is likely to have a much worse effect on the world’s … Read More »Canadian team tests virtual cattle fence
Farm & Ranch Guide – August 2, 2023 by Jamie Henneman During the summer months when cattle are out grazing on pastures, the work of building and repairing fence, as … Read More »New research will map out how much carbon prairie soil is storing
University of Alberta Folio – June 16, 2022 – by Bev Betkowski A sweeping project co-led by University of Alberta researchers will provide the most comprehensive mapping ever of how much … Read More »
Events
Producer Field Day – Mattheis Research Ranch – July 22, 2025
Join us for an information-packed field day on July 22 hosted at the U of A Mattheis Research Ranch! The day is jointly organized by the Canadian Forage & Grassland …Read More »April 30, 2024 – Cows, Carbon, and Grasslands – lecture by Dr. Cameron Carlyle
University of Alberta Alumni Educated Luncheon: Cows, Carbon and Grasslands Apr. 30, 2024 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Maple Leaf Room, Lister Conference Centre, Edmonton AB To Register (cost is …Read More »Range Seminar – Dr. Barbara Zimmerman – Grazing in Norway’s carnivore forests – Feb 27, 2024
University of Alberta Faculty of Science and the Rangeland Research Institute are hosting a guest speaker: Dr. Barbara Zimmerman from Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences Title: Grazing in Norway’s …Read More »Range Management webinar series – Winter 2023 – SRM, RRI, and MSU
The Society for Range Management International Mountain Section in partnership with the University of Alberta Rangeland Research Institute and Montana State University are pleased to present: Range Management Webinars highlighting …Read More »Field Tour – July 20, 2022 – Precision Management Tools: Innovations in Land and Animal Stewardship to Build Climate Resilience
Livestock Gentec and the Rangeland Research Institute are hosting a Field Tour at the Roy Berg Kinsella Research Ranch on July 20, 2022: Precision Management Tools: Innovations in Land and …Read More »