Beef and Forage Roundup

About Beef and Forage Roundup

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.

Publisher

MBFI Inc.

Category

education · science · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 May 2022

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

129 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Developing Leadership in Agiculture with Shannon Carvey MB 4-H Program

   Shannon Carvey, the Executive Director at Manitoba 4-H Council Inc. is a generational 4-Her. She has been with 4-H since August 2016 in the role as Club Support Coordinator and recently transitioned into the Executive Director role in December of 2021. Shannon says that 4-H is the best youth development organization in the world. They are proud to offer over 90 projects that cover topics of interest ranging from Foods, Sewing, Outdoor Living, Livestock and much more. Today I am chatting with Shannon about the many ways leadership is promoted and supported through the 4-H program. Throughout time in the program, members are given opportunities to participate in decision making, practice holding offices within the club, speak publicly at club, regional and provincial communication events, mentor others and so much more. We focus some of our discussion on the Senior Leadership Events that are hosted in Manitoba, as well as those available for adult members. To find out more about 4-H Manitoba, visit www.4H.mb.ca (http://www.4h.mb.ca/) or find and and follow them on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. You can also call the Manitoba 4-H office with any questions at 1-204-726-1914. The research programs and daily operations at MBFI would not be possible without the funding from the Province of Manitoba, Government of Canada, and Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, as well as the partnership with Manitoba Agriculture (http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/), Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) (http://www.mbbeef.ca/) and Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) (http://www.ducks.ca/). We encourage you to follow MBFI on social media, or check out the website for more information on project findings and results, upcoming events and more! Instagram: @MBBeefandForage Facebook: @MBBeefandForage X (Twitter): @MBBeefandForage Website: www.mbfi.ca (http://www.mbfi.ca/) Email address: information@mbfi.ca (mailto:information@mbfi.ca) Mary-Jane’s Phone Number: 431-255-0011

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Developing Leadership in Agriculture Cattlemen's Young Leaders Program with Jarret Nelson CYL Mentee

   Jarret Nelson grew up on a cow-calf operation in the Special Areas of Alberta. He completed schooling with a diploma in Agribusiness and was in the first graduating class of the AgTechnology Bachelors Degree at Lakeland College. While in school he worked with the Applied Research group to learn more about the technology that was being introduced to cattle producers. After graduating he worked in industry for a year before moving to southern Saskatchewan to be with his Fiancé and assist with her parent's mixed operation. In 2025 he was selected as a semi-finalist for the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders program which he successfully became a finalist and is scheduled to graduate from the program in August 2026. Jarret has a passion for Livestock Technology to assist with producers in the grazing and breeding fields. He loves to learn about new technology and how it will help to better the efficiency in the entire beef production chain. Feel free to contact Jarret with questions, inquires, or comments by email at: jarretjn@gmail.com or by Facebook or LinkedIn @Jarret Nelson. The program application for CYL is open to individuals who are 18-35 in the beef industry and are open from early January - late March each year. CYL is a national youth initiative of the Canadian Cattle Association that is used as a tool to equip the next generation of leaders with the skills and tools they need to continue to drive the growth and profitability of the Canadian Beef Industry. Jarret was a successful applicant to the 2025-2026 program. To start the episode, he walks us through the initial application process, as well as the selection competition. He discusses ways he has been able to build his leadership skills through the program and what his experience being a mentee has been like thus far. We talk about Jarret’s interest in technology in agriculture, and how this has been a focus of his time in the program. We wrap up talking about where Jarret will go from here in agriculture. The research programs and daily operations at MBFI would not be possible without the funding from the Province of Manitoba, Government of Canada, and Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, as well as the partnership with Manitoba Agriculture (http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/), Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) (http://www.mbbeef.ca/) and Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) (http://www.ducks.ca/). We encourage you to follow MBFI on social media, or check out the website for more information on project findings and results, upcoming events and more! Instagram: @MBBeefandForage Facebook: @MBBeefandForage X (Twitter): @MBBeefandForage Website: www.mbfi.ca (http://www.mbfi.ca/) Email address: information@mbfi.ca (mailto:information@mbfi.ca) Mary-Jane’s Phone Number: 431-255-0011

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Developing Leadership in Agriculture with Braden & Misty Drul - 2026 Manitoba OYF Winners

   Braden and Misty reside on their family grain farm near Oakburn, MB with their children Adilynn and Clayton, operating a multi-generational grain & oilseed farm. Farming has been a central part of both their lives, each growing up on family farms in nearby communities they learned the value of hard work, resilience, and dedication. Misty pursued her career as an X-ray/Lab technologist while Braden earned his Agribusiness degree from the University of Manitoba. After completing their education, they returned home with a shared vision of working with his parents expanding and strengthening the family farm. They married in 2016 and began laying the foundation for the next chapter of their family’s farming legacy. The farming operation wasn’t the only thing expanding with the birth of their first child in 2017. While growing the business they recognized the importance of diversifying the operation and in 2019 they launched their equipment assembly business, offering supplemental income and employment opportunities for the farm. With Covid in full swing and the arrival of their second child in 2020, the growing business and family were equally flourishing. After adapting to the increased pace of life, their pursuit to grow and expand the business once again found them opening a Pioneer seed agency, reflecting their commitment to innovation, diversification, and supporting fellow farmers in their community. Community involvement remains vital to them. They volunteer their time to local clubs, organizations, and initiatives, believing that strong rural communities are essential to strong farms. They are grateful for the opportunities agriculture has given them and feel privileged to contribute to a farm that has been built through generations of dedication. Their goal is to continue growing the operation with integrity, dedication, and passion ensuring it remains strong for the sixth generation and beyond. In today’s episode, I am grateful for the opportunity to sit down with Misty & Braden Drul, the 2026 winners for the Outstanding Young Farmers program in Manitoba! To start the episode, they share a bit about their current operation and their own backgrounds in agriculture. They then walk us through their experience of the process of the Manitoba OYF competition, starting from the nomination and application process, to the Manitoba competition, to the work they are doing to prepare for the National Competition, which will be held in November in BC. We wish them the very best of luck at Nationals and will be cheering for them this fall! Nominations for the 2027 Manitoba Outstanding Young Farmers Competition are open until October 30th, 2026. For more information, check out the Manitoba OYF website at https://oyfcanada.com/language/en/regions/manitoba/ (https://oyfcanada.com/language/en/regions/manitoba/) The research programs and daily operations at MBFI would not be possible without the funding from the Province of Manitoba, Government of Canada, and Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, as well as the partnership with Manitoba Agriculture (http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/), Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) (http://www.mbbeef.ca/) and Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) (http://www.ducks.ca/). We encourage you to follow MBFI on social media, or check out the website for more information on project findings and results, upcoming events and more! Instagram: @MBBeefandForage Facebook: @MBBeefandForage X (Twitter): @MBBeefandForage Website: www.mbfi.ca (http://www.mbfi.ca/) Email address: information@mbfi.ca (mailto:information@mbfi.ca) Mary-Jane’s Phone Number: 431-255-0011

Who has been a guest on Beef and Forage Roundup

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• Dr Bill Biligetu
• Dr Mary-Jane Orr
• Andrea White
• Ryan Beierbach
• Donna Odell

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YouTube views

2,170

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5.0 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

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78

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

81

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