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Taking Feed Samples From Bales

 
Yesterday, we heard from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry beef extension specialist Andrea Hanson about how doing feed tests now will allow producers to both develop a winter feeding strategy and to avoid extra costs. Today, Andrea tells us about taking samples from bales, and previews some upcoming workshops.
 
Interview with Andrea Hanson (2:40 minutes) (1.22 Mb)
Source : Agriculture and Forestry

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