Keep good manure application records
Manure application season is here. Keeping good records is a powerful tool to help you make informed feed and fertilizer purchase decisions.
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Two decades of mycotoxin research
Experts address progress in managing mycotoxins during Alltech summit.
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6 silage sampling mistakes
Do you collect silage with your palm down? It could be influencing the accuracy of your forage testing results. Here are some other common mistakes to avoid when collecting and sending corn silage samples for analysis.
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Heat stress season is coming
Are your lactating and dry cows ready? Here are some feeding and management practices to help you control the impact of heat stress on your cows.
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Get ready for summer heat stress now
Here are several things you can do now to help avoid summer slump in milk production.
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6 steps to reduce lameness
It is possible to maintain very low levels of lameness in high-producing dairy herds, if you put focus on these six areas.
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Double check ground corn to boost milk production
If corn is not ground properly, your herd could be losing milk performance potential.
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Precision feeding conference
The Penn State Extension Dairy Team is offering a one-day conference on May 9 to help producers examine current topics related to the precision feeding of dairy cattle.
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Mobile apps help dairy farmers compute costs
A popular feed-cost app will soon include a precision feeding feature that will allow you to track feed efficiency and estimate nutrient excretion.
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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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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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