Cattle and Crops in a Direct Seeding System
Stan Jeeves, Producer
Westview Farms,
Wolseley, SK
Introduction
- Producer's perspective of cattle and crops in a direct
seeding system.
Topics of Discussion
- The farm
- The equipment
- The livestock operation
- Direct seeded crops for livestock operation
The Farm
- 3200 acres southwest of Wolseley
- Thin Black Soil Zone
- Rolly land, some potholes and poplar bluffs
- Abundant surface water
The Equipment
- Bourgault 8800 cultivator, 5 row with 8 inch spacing
- 2 inch spoons, Gen weld-on tips
- Bourgault 3165 air tank, with a third tank designed for
chemical
- Also used for clover and grass mixtures
The Livestock Operation
- 100 head cow/calf operation
- 300 head feedlot
- Objective of livestock operation
- Utilize silage
- Break nitrogen cycle
Direct Seeded Crops for Livestock Operation
- Rotation - 4 year - canola, cereal, legume or flax,
cereal
- Spring seeded fall rye plus barley
- Legumes
- Silage
- Weed management
- Reduce production costs
Manure Management
- Spike to incorporate
- Poor packing
What's Ahead
- Increase cow herd and pasture
- Involvement with community feedlot
Conclusion
- Direct seeding in combination with livestock, have improved
soil quality and reduced salinity