Episodes 119
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Highly Active
Since May 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
88%
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

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About This Podcast

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 Producers, Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association with direction from stakeholders collaborating for the advancement of the industry. MBFI’s mission is to advance the Manitoba beef and forage industry by engaging stakeholders, evaluating on-farm innovation, and extension for sustainability of farmers, the public and the environment. In short we Engage, Evaluate and Extend. MBFI’s Goal is to promote excellence, efficiency, and sustainability of practice in the agricultural industry in Manitoba for the dual benefit of the public and the environment by conducting on-farm research and field testing of practices related to beef cattle and forage production and disseminating the results to farmers and the public, as well as through providing hands-on learning opportunities and work placements for the development of professionals entering beef cattle and forage production. We will be sharing information through interviews with General Manager, Mary Jane Orr, project leads for various projects, MBFI team members, speakers from our extension events, industry leaders and industry suppliers. This podcast will dig deep into on-farm research and field testing practices related to beef cattle and forage production and efficiency and sustainability of practice in the agricultural industry in Manitoba. We will be sharing information on upcoming training and workshops, field and farm demonstration tours, education materials and events at MBFI, as well as producer profiles from around the province and information on their own trials, challenges, innovation and results.

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Recent Episodes

Studying Feed Efficiency at Old College with Sean Thompson (Olds) - Cow Efficiency Mini Series

Jun 03, 2026 56m

Sean Thompson is the Research Chair of the Olds College Centre for Innovation. In his current role, Sean oversees applied research activities at Olds College, focused on livestock production, smart…

The Forage Efficient Cow Project with Dr. Mika Asai-Coakwell & Nyah Hopkins - Cow Efficiency Mini Series

May 20, 2026 40m

Dr. Mika Asai-Coakwell is an assistant professor in bovine genetics at the University of Saskatchewan. Raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, she completed her BSc and MSc at the University of…

MBFI Herd Project Update with Mary-Jane Orr - Cow Efficiency Mini Series

May 06, 2026 59m

Mary-Jane leads a dedicated team at MBFI to advance Manitoba’s beef & forage industry through engaging stakeholders, evaluating on-farm innovation, and extension for sustainability of farmers,…

Mental Health in Agriculture with Tracy Young

Apr 29, 2026 50m

Tracy Young is a seasoned mental health clinician and dedicated advocate for rural mental health. She is a Counsellor for the MB Farmer Wellness Program and co-leads the Centre for Critical Studies…

Manitoba Pasture Forage and Water Quality Survey with Kristen Bouchard Teasdale (MB Ag)

Apr 15, 2026 36m

Kristen brings a lifelong passion for agriculture to her role as Manitoba Agriculture’s Livestock and Forage Extension Specialist in Beausejour. Before stepping into extension work, she supported…

Eco-Tea Trials & Products with Neal Wagar & Mary-Jane Orr

Apr 01, 2026 1h 20m

Neal Wagar is the National Sales Manager for EcoTea.He joined the agriculture industry just over 5 years ago with EcoTea. Neal was previously a golf course superintendent and has a degree in turf…

Prairie and Ontario Cover Crop Survey & Research with Callum Morrison

Mar 18, 2026 52m

Callum Morrison is a Crop Production Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, serving the Central Region. Originally from Scotland, Callum moved to Canada in 2017 and brings an international perspective…

MBFI’s Approaches to Annual Cropping for Livestock Feed with Dr. Mary-Jane Orr

Mar 04, 2026 55m

In today’s episode, we chat with Mary-Jane about upcoming events and projects that are coming to MBFI in 2026 and then we move into a discussion about the different annual forage production…

Assiniboine College Digital Agriculture Courses with Angela Pearen (AC)

Feb 18, 2026 49m

Angela Pearen is the Coordinator of Ag Extension at Assiniboine College, where she supports industry-driven education and knowledge transfer across the agriculture sector. She brings experience in…

Using Drones for Remote Herd Monitoring with Dr. John Church

Feb 04, 2026 58m

Dr. John Church is an Associate Professor in Natural Resource Science at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, British Columbia as well as Research Chair in Cattle Industry Sustainability. John…

Using Drones for Seeding Marginal Areas with Charlotte Crawley (DUCs)

Jan 21, 2026 44m

Charlotte Crawley was raised on a mixed farming operation in Clanwilliam, MB. She received her Bachelor of Science in Animal Systems from the University of Manitoba in 2003 and headed to Alberta…

Owning & Managing a Generational Ranch with Suzanne Ference

Jan 07, 2026 52m

Suzanne Ference is the fourth generation on Rutledge Ranching Monitor. The ranch has operated in the same location for the past 113 years. Located in Special Areas 4 in Alberta, Canada, she and her…

Economics & Finance Mini Series: Producer Profile with Brett McRae (McRae Land & Livestock)

Dec 31, 2025 41m

Brett & Chantel McRae own and operate McRae Land & Livestock, located 15 minutes southwest of Brandon MB. They raise commercial cattle and a diverse rotation of grain crops including spring…

Economics & Finance Mini Series: Production Economics with Dr. Kathy Larson

Dec 17, 2025 49m

Dr. Kathy Larson is an Extension Economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Saskatchewan. Her position is one of the Saskatchewan Ministry of…

Managing Profit, Cash Flow and Tax Prep with Ken Sharpe (Sharpe & Co.)

Dec 03, 2025 42m

Ken Sharpe grew up in the ag industry and bought and operated a dairy farm alongside his wife, Sherri from 1987-1993.  They purchased their current farm in 1997 and now raise Purebred Friesian horses…

Women in Ag: Producer Profile with Laura Plett (Sawmill Creek Livestock)

Nov 19, 2025 37m

Laura Plett and her husband Ryan own and operate a cow-calf operation in Stead, Manitoba, alongside her family’s fourth generation grain farm. She started this cow herd in 2014 with the purchase of…

Manitoba Women in Agriculture and Food with Laura Lazo (Chair MWAF)

Nov 07, 2025 50m

Laura Lazo holds a Ph.D. in biology from Dalhousie University, has published in scientific journals, and has worked as a consultant. She operates her own company, Careers in Agriculture and Food,…

Manitoba Farm Women's Conference with Doris Doelger (MFWC)

Oct 29, 2025 28m

Agriculture has been a part of Doris Doelger’s life for as long as she can remember. Doris was born on a hog farm and raised on a beef and grain operation. At a young age 4-H gave Doris her first…

Reflecting on 100 Episodes of Beef & Forage Roundup

Oct 15, 2025 30m

Hi!  My name is Chantel McRae.  I am a mom of 2, farm wife, farmer and the voice behind The Beef and Forage Roundup.  I started my work as a podcaster and podcast producer in 2022 after taking a…

Meet & Greet with MBFI's Full Time Staff

Oct 01, 2025 41m

On today’s episode, we are introducing the full time staff at MBFI whose dedication and hard work makes the projects, data collection and project results possible.Clayton Robins operates a mixed…

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