Why Does Yardage Matter to Beef Producers?🐄 Yardage refers to the overhead and non-feed costs of maintaining cattle during the winter-feeding period. These costs add up — try the BCRC Cow-Calf Yardage Calculator! beefresearch.ca/tools/cow-calf…

🐑 Supporting High Standards in Sheep Care The Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Sheep is now available from the National Farm Animal Care Council — a key resource for producers committed to animal care. Full Code here: nfacc.ca/pdfs/codes/she…

🐖🌾Feeding Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) to Pigs DDGS is a nutrient-rich co-product that can help reduce feed costs in pig production. Learn more here: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/open.alberta.ca/dataset/9855d8…

🚜We're excited to announce that CAFLA is one of 12 research associations selected to receive provincial funding! More trials. Better insights. Stronger farms. Read the full story here: cafla-ab.ca/cafla-expands-…

🪰 Fly Management: A Guide for the Control of Flies in Alberta CFOs is a practical resource designed to help operators tackle fly issues effectively. Learn more and get the guide: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/open.alberta.ca/dataset/b7b57f…

🐄 Dealing with pinkeye in your herd? You're not alone. The May issue of The Blade breaks it down with an article on how to spot, treat, and prevent pinkeye before it spreads. 📖 Read the May issue of The Blade to get the details. heyzine.com/flip-book/019d…

🌾Know Your Feed Terms Whether you're scanning a feed tag, reading a nutrition article, or reviewing a feed analysis, understanding feed terminology is essential. Need help testing your feed? Book today! chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/open.alberta.ca/dataset/c62e5e…

🐴Check out our blog, where Greg Paranich, Ag Field Specialist, shares practical insight from years of experience in forage management and horse ownership. Whether you’re managing a few acres or a large operation, this is a must-read for any horse owner. cafla-ab.ca/alsike-clover-…

Big thanks to Range Ward for sponsoring our AGM grand prize — we truly appreciate the support! 🙌 Join them this Friday, July 11 in Stettler for a Field Day: pasture tours, demos, BBQ, & more! Register eventbrite.ca/e/range-ward-a… #CAFLA #RangeWard

Olds College is looking for forage fields at risk of high nitrates due to drought, frost or hail to help validate a fast, on-farm nitrate testing tool. For more information, please email [email protected]

🌾 Upcoming Events You Won’t Want to Miss! 🌱 📍July 22 – CFGA Mattheis Field Day 📍July 29 – AgSmart @ Olds College 📍Aug 11 – Arbutus Community Hall: 🧪 Microbes, Minerals & Myths w/ Dr. Don Huber 🍻 Brewing Better Soil Join us to dig into soil, science & innovation!

💉 Are your spring calf vaccines doing more harm than good? High endotoxin loads can trigger reactions that look like respiratory disease — and even lead to calf losses. Learn how to optimize your vaccine protocols and reduce risk: 👉 beefmagazine.com/livestock-mana…

🌾New on The Blade Blog Catch up on the latest from CAFLA! We're sharing exciting updates on our website. 📖 Read more on our homepage cafla-ab.ca

On Mathey Farm, it’s all about working smarter and supporting the land. From bale and rotational grazing to mentorship and on-farm tech, they’re using practical tools to improve productivity and sustainability. 📖 Read all about it in The Blade: heyzine.com/flip-book/019d…

🌱Brewing Better Soil with the Johnson-Su Bioreactor🌱 August 11, 2025 1:00–4:30 PM Lunch at noon ($20) 🔬Hear from Dr. Yamily Zavala (CARA Soil Health Lab) 🚜Get an exclusive visit to Revrok Farms Register now: eventbrite.ca/e/brewing-bett… or 403-844-2645 cafla-ab.ca

RDAR OFCAF Applications NOW OPEN! $10M in funding still available for AB farmers🌾 ✅ Cover Cropping ✅ Nitrogen Management ✅ Rotational Grazing Up to $75K/project! Apply via ARGO Details: rdar.smartsimple.ca/s_Login.jsp #OFCAF #RDAR

🌾Microbes, Minerals, and Myths with Dr. Don Huber August 11 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Arbutus Community Hall Register now: eventbrite.ca/e/microbes-min… or call 403-844-2645 or visit cafla-ab.ca

🌱 Discover the Secrets Beneath Your Feet! 🌱 Learn how to assess your soil through key techniques like wet aggregate stability, compaction, bulk density, water infiltration, and proper field sampling methods. August 18 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM eventbrite.ca/e/soil-testing… #SoilHealth

Wondering how your pasture quality holds up through the season? This blog breaks down real-world forage data from central Alberta—and what that means for your herd's nutrition. Read our blog here: cafla-ab.ca/fall-feed-gaps…

🐄 Are your pastures under more pressure than you think? Today’s larger cows consume more forage — and if your stocking rate hasn’t changed in 15–20 years, you might be overgrazing without realizing it. 📖 Get the full breakdown: beefmagazine.com/livestock-mana…