cattle feed

Canadian ranchers brace for long, lean winter after droughts, soaring feed costs

Canadian ranchers brace for long, lean winter after droughts, soaring feed costs

Oct 27, 2023 | 6:44am
It could be a long, lean winter in cattle country as drought-ravaged western Canadian ranchers struggle to secure feed to get their livestock through the cold months. Near the town of Eastend in the southwest corner of Saskatchewan, Jocelyn Wasko and her husband Travis have spent much of the summer and fall preparing. They’ve worked hard […]

University of Sask studies the best chickpea crops for cattle feed

Jan 13, 2021 | 11:48am

The University of Saskatchewan says the savory dish hummus has gained popularity as cattle feed. Hummus used to be an exotic spread in the Middle East but is now a staple in grocery stores around the world. As chickpea production increases around the world, the crops not suitable for human consumption are being recycled into […]