Scientists studying impact of manure spills
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) soil scientists are studying sediments in water channels to understand their role in phosphorus absorption during a manure spill.
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Central Plains Dairy Expo is next week
The event, scheduled for March 26-28, in Sioux Falls, S.D., includes virtual farm tours, a trade show, educational seminars and a free concert by country music star Phil Vassar.
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Nutrition checklist for improving reproduction
There are many aspects to manage to achieve better reproductive efficiency, including your dairy herd's nutrition program.
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A look at copper toxicity in heifers
Growing heifers may be more susceptible to chronic copper toxicity than previously thought. Toxicity in young animals also may occur at dietary levels lower than those that induce toxicity in mature Holsteins.
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What's new in vitamins for dairy cattle?
An eXtension paper takes a look at the latest research on vitamin nutrition of dairy cows and current recommendations.
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Rumen microbiology textbook now online
The textbook provides an overview of rumen microbiology and its role in ruminant nutrition. A PDF can be downloaded for free via the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center web site.
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Finding the potential availability of manure phosphorus in soil
It's important to understand the forms of phosphorus in manure and how manure interacts with soil before improved manure management strategies can be developed.
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Mid-America Alfalfa Expo & Conference coming up
Alfalfa winter survival following a drought and how to best manage through that situation will be one of the key topics addressed during the Feb. 5-6 Alfalfa Expo, to be held in Kearney, Neb.
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New nutrition e-newsletter
HerdSmart is a monthly electronic newsletter that offers management tips to dairy producers from industry experts.
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Set New Year's resolutions for your dairy
The start of the year is a good time to assess your dairy business and set some goals for the upcoming year.
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Online dairy classes begin soon
"Advanced Dairy Nutrition" and "Milk Secretion, Mastitis, and Quality," two courses offered through the University of Illinois, begin Jan. 28.
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