News
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 »Plant diversity on Alberta rangelands is minimally affected by management intensive cattle grazing, study finds
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 … Read More »Grazing technique that mirrors natural patterns helps protect grasslands from drought
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 … Read More »
Events
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 »March 23, 2021 – Cattle herd genetics and Ecosystems Goods & Services – seeking research study participants
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 …Read More »