Resources
Are you ready for first cutting of alfalfa?
The first cutting of alfalfa typically has the highest yield and quality. Now is the time to prepare for a successful first harvest.
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New silage production reference manual
The manual contains information about several aspects of silage production, including planting, growing, harvesting, storing and feeding.
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Quality + quantity = effective calf nutrition
The next time you evaluate your milk or milk replacer feeding program, take some time to consider both quality and quantity to ensure that your calves are getting the nutrients they need and the balanced diet that they deserve.
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AgSource Genetic Selection Guide accelerates herd improvement
With the availability of sexed semen, genomically proven cows and bulls, and the increased value of beef animals, producers have more choices to make in managing dairy genetics than ever before.
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Other states court California’s dairies
Will California dairies resist the temptation to move to states where the land is cheaper, taxes lower and milk prices higher?
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Identifying Johne's Disease with accuracy
Detecting the costly, contagious Johne's disease in cattle is now easier, thanks to USDA scientists.
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Attorneys defend $53 million fee in dairy antitrust settlement
Attorneys for a class of dairy farmers are seeking final court approval of a $158.6 million settlement, with about a third of the amount going to themselves.
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Rumen acidosis in calves: Part III
Calf Notes author Dr. Jim Quigley has posted a new article on the effects of rumen acidosis on digestion in calves. It is his third article on the topic of subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) in dairy calves.
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Avoid these 6 silage-sampling mistakes
Human error can influence the accuracy of your forage-testing results. Avoid these common mistakes when collecting and sending corn silage samples for testing.
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Find a forage lab and stick with it
Establish a relationship with one forage-testing lab to ensure consistent results. Ask these questions before selecting a lab.
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Study: Eat more protein for breakfast
Up to 60 percent of young adults consistently skip breakfast, and one study points that this habit may lead to more late-night snacking and weight gain.
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- 4 rules for growing a business or industry
- Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
- Ag markets seemed to follow gold higher Monday afternoon
- Online systems keeps exporters abreast of market regulations
- April milk production up 0.3 percent
- New crop cottonseed market rallies in face of tight supplies
