MBFI Inc.

Beef and Forage Roundup

Education EN ↓ 130 episodes

Hi and Welcome to the podcast! My name is Chantel McRae and I will be your host. I started working for MBFI in January of 2022 as an Extension Specialist with the goal of increasing awareness and information regarding the projects and important research happening at MBFI. One of the ways we have decided to do that is through a podcast that shares information on the research projects that are being conducted here, as well as extension events and on farm practices and technologies. MBFI is a not for profit organization developed through partnership with Manitoba Agriculture, Manitoba Beef Produc...

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Episodes

Balancing Range Health & Cattle Production with Leah Rodvang 01.06.2022 19:40

In this episode of “Beef & Forage Roundup” I would like to introduce you to Leah Rodvang.  Leah grew up on a cow/calf operation near Coronation, Alberta. Her family influenced her love of native prairie, which led to her studying Range Management at the University of Alberta. During her undergraduate degree, Leah competed with the U of A Range Team and worked with graduate students on the...

Building Productivity with Grazing Management with Steve Kenyon 18.05.2022 27:39

In this episode, you will meet Steve Kenyon. Steve owns a custom grazing business in Alberta, Canada under the name of Greener Pastures Ranching Ltd.  He currently runs just over 1400 head of livestock on 3500 acres of leased land with regenerative grazing management. By using extended grazing techniques he is able to pasture cattle year round. This is done by using a combination of intensive...

Welcome to MBFI with Mary-Jane Orr 11.05.2022 29:28

In this first full length episode of the podcast, you will meet Mary-Jane Orr. Mary-Jane is the General Manager for Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives Inc. where she leads a dedicated team to advance Manitoba beef & forage industry through engaging stakeholders, evaluating on-farm innovation, and extension for sustainability of farmers, the public, and the environment. She deeply values th...

Upcoming MBFI Extension Events with Mary-Jane Orr 11.05.2022 19:27

In Episode 2 of the podcast, we continue our conversation with Mary-Jane Orr. Mary-Jane is the General Manager for Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives Inc. where she leads a dedicated team to advance Manitoba beef & forage industry through engaging stakeholders, evaluating on-farm innovation, and extension for sustainability of farmers, the public, and the environment. She deeply values the...

The Trailer - Welcome to MBFI 10.05.2022 7:59

On this introductory episode to the podcast, you will meet the host, Chantel McRae.  Chantel, her husband Brett, and son Corbin, farm South West of Brandon, Manitoba and run a herd of purebred Angus cattle who calve in the spring.  They sell 2 year old bulls and replacement heifers and grain farm as well.  Their focus is on the soil health principles for both their pasture and grain...