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I use 2 4 D when run out of money for the Reclaim. But it does not have the suppressants so must be done yearly. The pastures are extremely steep and even using utility vehicle and front wheel assist tractor there are area that cannot get near. Horses love the thistle flower right at bloom...

Currently trying experiment of Bio Control of Thistles. Using Thistle Stem weevil and Thistle stem gall flies. But it takes a very long time to know if might work. Recent years things like heavy smoke from fires, extreme heat and snow coming early when insects arrive is putting establishment to...

I will. Thanks.

I have heard about the training animals to eat thistle. Understand animals must be trained. My herd tend to be animals just grazed over summer then sent to feedlots for finishing so it is difficult to educate them for thistles or poisonous native plants.

The Ranch is in SW Alberta

I appreciate the advise. I run yearlings or stockers on the grass. Have used a lot of herbicides to control the thistles. Grazon tends to be ineffective and rarely used in Canada. Reclaim works far better. But it is hard to apply in stepp rugged terrain or where there are trees. Wondering about...

I live in Alberta Canada. Having problems with weeds (Canada Thistle) on native pastures.. Does anyone have experience using animals like goats or sheep to control the weed?

I appreciate the info. It is always good to travel and see what others do...

That sounds great.

I am planning a trip to New Zealand in January (To escape winter). Would like to find out where to go, what to see on grazing and beef operations. Is there anyone here with info?

I guess what are commonly referred to as mole hils are pocket gophers and they eat plants

I appreciate the help. I have problems with moles and would like to find a drill that could be used for grain to grow greenfeed then to seed grass with after the moles have been starved out for a while.

I live in SW Alberta and am at a high elavation with strong winds so soil conservation is important. The last couple years have been hard on the hayland with a drought and late frost last year, then a hot dry winter (chinook winds) the deep snow and frost until mid June. The field I am looking...

I have some hay fields that need rejuvenation. Considering just using roundup and then a No Till drill rather than cultivation. Anyone have any suggestion on makes, types of equipment or techniques