Industry-led Reports, Guides & Fact Sheets

REPORTS & GUIDES

Rangeland Ecology and Management paper

Published May 2021, this recently completed AGGP study documents the management-based differences between our AMP and n-AMP operators. In subsequent analyses of data (e.g., on water infiltration, C storage, and plant forage and diversity responses, etc.), examinations were done not only on the categorical effects of AMP (vs n-AMP), but also the pasture-based differences relative to nuanced management practices, such as stock density, stocking rate, rest period, etc.

What is Carbon Sequestration and How Does it Work?

Read this deep dive into Carbon Sequestration published by the Clarity and Leadership for Environmental Awareness and Research Centre (CLEAR) at UC Davis.

Grazing Cover Crops: A How-To Guide

The use of cover crops in row crop farming is becoming increasingly popular. According to a February 2013 bulletin from USDA-NRCS, there are four keys to improving soil health and increasing soil organic matter (SOM).

Grassland Conservation Incentives Guide

A comprehensive guide to the financial incentives available to Prairie producers to improve, preserve or restore prairie habitats. With over 45 programs and funding sources in this easy to use guide, you can make an informed decision on what programs will help achieve your operation’s production and ecological goals.

The Benefits of Cattle for Carbon Storage and Biodiversity in the Canadian Prairie

Cattle and beef production have gained a negative opinion by some segments of the general public. However, past research done within the Canadian Prairie and in other regions have demonstrated that with appropriate management, cattle on native grasslands can increase some of the EG&S that we value.

The Benefits of Cattle for Carbon Storage and Biodiversity in the Canadian Prairie

Over 40% of the earth’s terrestrial surface is used for grazing livestock, this includes the Canadian Prairie. While overgrazing has broadly been recognized as detrimental to EG&S, in North America the condition of rangelands has steadily been improving and fewer rangeland are overgrazed.

A Study: The Social and Environmental Benefits
of Manitoba’s Community Pastures

With input from MFGA, IISD has developed a study on “The Social and Environmental Benefits of Manitoba’s Community Pastures”, summarizing the benefits and related economic values of community pastures managed by the Association of Manitoba Community Pastures in Manitoba, Canada.

U of Alberta AMP Grazing Study

Title: Adaptive multi-paddock grazing improves water infiltration in Canadian grassland soils
Study highlights: Adaptive multi-paddock grazing enhances water infiltration in grassland soils; Longer rest following early season cattle grazing aids water infiltration; Water infiltration is negatively associated with bulk density on grazed grasslands; Litter accumulation enhances water infiltration under adaptive grazing management.

Cost of Production Guides and Tools

MARD has developed tools which include cost-of-production tables, templates and calculators to increase producer knowledge and farm management skills, leading to increased profitability and success in farm enterprises. These cost estimates act as a starting point for farm budgets that can be adapted to your operation using your farm records and can be viewed as PDFs or Excel workbooks. Ongoing development of innovative calculators is an excellent resource for producers and industry stakeholders and cover a range of topics including Beef, Sheep, Bison, Hay, Pasture etc.

Landowner & Cattle Producer Values Towards Grasslands and Avian Species at Risk in Southwestern Manitoba

This project was undertaken to better understand the perspectives and values of the landowners and beef producers who steward grasslands in southwestern Manitoba. Attitudes towards species at risk, grassland conservation, and conservation program preferences were examined through online surveys and in-person interviews. From these results, an attempt was made to identify opportunities for developing lasting partnerships.

The Manitoba Protein Advantage

Manitoba Agriculture launched a new protein section on its website to inform stakeholders about the progress and opportunities surrounding the Manitoba Protein Advantage Strategy. This new section communicates Manitoba’s advantages related to investment attraction, access to quality protein sources (including commodity specific profiles) and the expertise in protein innovation offered by research agencies and academic institutions.

Feed Plan Calculator

The Government of Manitoba supplies a Feed Plan Calculator.

Sod Seeding (Seeding forages into existing stands with minimal tillage)

A 39-page guide for sod seeding in pdf.

Got Trefoil?

Here’s a great forage that you should think about for your pastures, what it can do for you, and how you can manage it best so it can do its job.