ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
The Beef is ON brings practical beef industry insights and updates from your hosts, James Byrne and Chad Mader - Beef Cattle Specialists at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. Join us for discussions on management, nutrition, production practices and the latest trends across Ontario's beef sector.
Reach out with questions or suggestions for future episodes at thebeefison@ontario.ca
Update frequency:
weekly
Average audio length:
33 minutes
English
Canada
42 episodes
since Dec. 6, 2025
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
What do you do with cows that no longer fit your system? In this episode, James and Chad review various options for marketing cull cows. The first step is identifying cows that aren't working for you, but once you've done that, there are options to maximize the value of that cull cow. …
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
In this episode, James and Chad review ways to get the most out of grazing cover crops. For additional resources, you can check out:
Cover Crops - BeefResearch.ca
Field Crop News – Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in partnership with the University of Guelph - search for &ap…
In this episode, James and Chad discuss the benefits and limitations of grazing cattle on corn stover. For additional resources on this topics, you can check out the links below.
https://dairyandbeef.wordpress.com/2024/10/29/utilizing-corn-stover/
https://www.ontario.ca/page/grazing-corn-stover
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Something a bit different in this episode - we profile the Summer Employment Opportunities program, through which James and Chad hire students each summer to work with them. Today you will hear James' conversation with Kelsie Armstrong and Chad's conversation with Cate Thompson, about th…
In this episode, James and Chad are joined by OMAFA Forage and Grazing Specialist, Christine O'Reilly. The conversation includes discussion on managing pastures as we approach the end of the grazing season. For additional information, you can check out the links below.
How do I repair pugge…
Today is the second half of the conversation James and Chad had on all things corn silage. If you haven't already heard it, the first half of this conversation is in the previous episode.
This episode is the first half of a conversation James and Chad had on corn silage management. They discuss harvest timing, target moisture levels, storage options, and the basics of fermentation. The second half of this conversation will drop follow next week.
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Chad is joined today by Dr. Rex Crawford, owner of Dufferin Veterinary Services. They discuss bovine fertility from a veterinary and management perspective - from breeding soundness exams and bull health to when, why and how to diagnose pregnancy in your cow herd. Dr. Crawford shares a wealth of …
I this episode, James and Chad review some average culling rates for Ontario, and discuss the factors that should be considered when making culling decisions in your beef herd.
Today, James is joined by colleague Christoph Wand - Livestock Sustainability Specialist with OMAFA to discuss all things silvopasture. They explain what silvopasture means to them, the advantages of incorporating this practice into your grazing system, and some factors to consider when doing so. …
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