Ruminating with RealAg – RealAgriculture

The protein tipping point and knowing when enough is enough | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 44

More protein might sound like cheap insurance heading into winter, but there comes a point when that extra scoop is doing more for the feed bill than the cow. On this epi

Water system design, infrastructure costs, and winter systems | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 43

Host Amber Bell chews on the latest in beef production as she sits down with Sean McGrath of Round Rock Ranching to discuss designing, building, and adapting reliable wat

Why grazing clubs still matter in a digital world | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 42

While information about grazing management is readily available online, producers still benefit from getting together to learn from neighbours facing the same conditions

Early turnout, late consequences — Jim Gerrish on spring grazing | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 41

The grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence; this old adage seems to be more true in the spring than at any other time of the year. Just because it's gr

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 40: Where the time goes and what it means for ranch efficiency

Time is a constant pressure point on cow-calf operations, but where it actually goes — and how well it’s understood — is often less clear. In this episode of Ruminating w

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 39: Ranch economics, record-keeping, and real-world decisions

Profitability in the cattle business often hinges on understanding the real cost of production, something that can be difficult to pin down when labour, land, and opportu

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 38: Setting the stage for healthy calves and high weaning weights

In the demanding world of beef production, success during the calving season is often determined by management decisions made long before the first calf hits the ground.

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 37: From definitions to dirt — a practical look at regenerative ag

Regenerative agriculture is one of those terms that can spark a debate faster than a coffee-row chat about tillage, but on this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, host Am

Ruminating With RealAg, Ep 36: Matching winter feeding systems to cattle, land, and budgets

Winter feeding is one of the largest and most complex management decisions cow-calf producers face each year, touching everything from cost of production to cattle perfor

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 35: An adoption curve for record keeping, health, and welfare

For cow-calf producers, keeping herds efficient and profitable often comes down to adopting practical management practices that make sense on the ground. Whether it’s tes

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 34: Learning to lead and listen — from a ranch hand's perspective

Clear, calm communication can make all the difference on a ranch, something Etienne Poulin has learned first-hand from working as a ranch hand across Australia and Canada

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 33: Restoring riparian areas one hoof (and dam) at a time

Riparian areas, those green, ribbon-like zones along streams and rivers, are some of the most productive and ecologically important parts of the landscape. But when it co

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 32: Custom feeding as the next herd management move

Winter feeding options can be complex, there are many layers that go into decisions on feed source, supplements, fencing, watering and so much more. Now to throw another

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 31: Are fall cover crops worth it before the snow flys?

When the nights turn crisp and the drill is parked, is it still worth chasing green? This Ruminating with RealAg episode tackles the late-fall question: what to do when i

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 30: Ranch tech — useful tools or expensive toys?

Most farmers and ranchers enjoy walking through an ag trade show. Whether it’s checking out heifers, catching up with a neighbour in the beer gardens, or exploring booths

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 29: Building soil by building biology

"You're growing soil, that's your crop, and your plants and animals are tools to do that." In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, Dr. Kris Nichols, founder and princi

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 28: What total grazing means for livestock, soil, and profit

In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, host Amber Bell sits down with Jaime (Jim) Elizondo of Real Wealth Ranching to unpack the principles of “total grazing.” With d

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 27: Avoiding shocks: electric fencing for the real world of ranching

It's pretty safe to say that the evolution of electric fencing has been a game changer when it comes to giving farmers and ranchers cost-effective, flexible solutions for

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 26: Tracking the return of New World Screwworm

Anyone who’s worked with livestock knows just how many threats exist—diseases, toxic plants, and parasites can all put animal health at risk. It’s up to ranchers and feed

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 25: Grazing legumes, managing bloat, and the why of mixed farms

Legumes are often a welcome addition to pastures. They fix nitrogen, improve forage quality with higher protein and digestibility, and can extend the grazing season. Deep