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Why commodity feeding?
Commodity feeding can be a money saving or money losing game, and each farm needs to look at their numbers and make that decision for their operation.
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The difference between macro and micro minerals
Macro minerals are present at larger levels in the animal body or required in larger amounts in the diet.
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Getting HSUS to shush
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has been a pain in the back for agriculture producers across the nation. However, HSUS and similar activist groups are being exposed for what they really are about by organizations interested in maintaining the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers across the U.S.
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Tratamiento para el desplazamiento de abomaso del lado derecho.
Right displaced abomasums may not occur often, but when they do the animal needs immediate help. Veterinarian Jim Brett discusses the clinical signs, making a diagnosis, treatment options and post-operative care for the animal with an RDA. This article, which originally appeared in the November 2001 issue of Dairy Herd Management, has been translated into Spanish so that you can share the information with your Spanish-speaking employees. Click on the title above to read the article in Spanish.
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Anticipating the USDA June Stocks and Acreage reports
On June 28, the USDA will release the June I Grain Stocks and June Acreage reports that will set the tone for both old and new crop corn and soybean prices. These reports have the potential to provide large surprises.
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Bush criticizes Farm Bill
President Bush contends that higher crop subsidies contained in the Senate Farm Bill could lead to overproduction of grains and cotton.
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Cattle Grazing: Summer Storms & Wild Cherry Trees
Following some of the rain storms and winds that have moved through our
area recently, I received a phone call from a farmer who had noticed
that a large wild cherry tree had fallen down into a pasture paddock.
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8 potential bottlenecks when raising calves and heifers
Carefully managing critical control points as calves and heifers grow and develop will help avoid setbacks along the way.
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Electrolytes a valuable tool for summer heat
Electrolytes help calves cope with heat stress by replacing lost fluids, restoring the acid-base balance, and providing extra nutrients and energy to the calf.
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Behold, the power of Greek yogurt’s whey
Greek yogurt may have earned New York the title of “yogurt capital” of the country, but it is also helping the state harness energy through an unlikely product – whey.
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Where’s your employee housing agreement?
Without an employee housing agreement, you are facing potential liability.
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