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Articles by: Raatz, Lisa

Author: Raatz, Lisa

Canadian team tests virtual cattle fence

August 10, 2023

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 well as rounding up escaped cattle, is a common chore Read More …

Active Grazing Systems and Land Use, News

Range Management webinar series – Winter 2023 – SRM, RRI, and MSU

January 25, 2023

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 practical aspects of research projects taking place at the University Read More …

Events, Uncategorized

Field Tour – July 20, 2022 – Precision Management Tools: Innovations in Land and Animal Stewardship to Build Climate Resilience

June 22, 2022January 24, 2023

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 Animal Stewardship to Build Climate Resilience  The agriculture industry has Read More …

Events

New research will map out how much carbon prairie soil is storing

June 22, 2022

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 carbon is being stored in perennial grasslands across Saskatchewan. The Read More …

News

Plant diversity on Alberta rangelands is minimally affected by management intensive cattle grazing, study finds

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022

University of Alberta Folio – May 24, 2022 – by Adrianna MacPherson The way ranchers graze their cattle doesn’t make much difference in plant diversity on the land, according to a U of A research study That’s important because plant Read More …

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Grazing technique that mirrors natural patterns helps protect grasslands from drought

March 1, 2022March 10, 2022

University of Alberta Folio – February 18, 2022 – by Michael Brown Ranchers who frequently rotate cattle between fields — resembling how bison once moved across Canada’s prairie — build drought resistance into Western Canada’s grasslands, according to a series Read More …

News, Uncategorized

Groundbreaking research could help ranchers optimize free-range grazing

January 5, 2022January 5, 2022

University of Alberta Folio – December 13, 2021 By Bev Betkowski. A new University of Alberta research project could help ranchers customize their cattle to the type of pastures they have, creating economic and environmental benefits along the way. Launched this Read More …

News

New research chair will collaborate with beef producers to bring research into practice

June 5, 2021January 5, 2022

University of Alberta Folio – May 04, 2021 By Anna Holtby. Gleise M. Silva grew up in Recife, Brazil—a city perched on the turquoise edge of the Atlantic, home to lush forests, stunning beaches and 17th-century architecture. And yet, while living Read More …

News

Grazing livestock could reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, study shows

March 19, 2021March 19, 2021

U of A Folio, March 17, 2021, by Katie Willis. An innovative approach to livestock grazing could help eliminate climate change-causing greenhouse gases, according to a new study by University of Alberta biologists. The research shows that a strategy called Read More …

News

March 23, 2021 – Cattle herd genetics and Ecosystems Goods & Services – seeking research study participants

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

Are you curious about the genetics of your cattle herd and the environmental impact this has on your ranch? The University of Alberta is seeking participants in a study on cattle genetics and ecosystem goods & services. We are having Read More …

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