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Alltech is partnering with Nestlé in the creation of a world class training center, the Dairy Farming Institute in China.

Management and the environment allow the cows to express their full milk production potential.

Most producers were unaware their herd was at risk.

The silage had a final score of 96.71 and had a milk per ton estimated production of 3,766 lb.

SDSU Extension has developed tools to help evaluate the relative costs of two different feedstuffs.

Frost events will make management decisions more important for silage producers.

Five tips to manage the risks of yeast and mold in dairy rations.

Your feeders have much more responsibility than employees at an ice cream shop. They handle potentially millions of dollars worth of feed, operate equipment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and influence the health and production of millions of dollars worth of cattle.

Managing corn silage is top of mind for most producers this time of the year.

Studies show feeding calves to a higher plane of nutrition may result in increased growth rates as well as decreased treatment costs and increased overall health.

Nearly 300 small dairy farms in New York, Oregon and Wisconsin participated in the study.

The World Forage Analysis Superbowl has winning forage samples on display at the east end of the Arena Building.

Subtle signs can indicate a low rumen pH is contributing to reduced herd production.

Relative feed quality and total tract NDF digestibility are both down.

How you sample a field of corn silage for dry matter adjustment affects the forage’s price.

What should you do to reduce heat stress in your cows through nutrition?

How should you store wet distillers grains to feed this fall and winter?

Among the highlights: Dairy fat may no longer be a villain in heart disease risk.

5 areas where technology can help achieve feeding success.

“Southeastern dairy farmers proudly support this program.” -- Georgia dairy producer Mark Rodgers.

Think you’re getting the same value from different fat sources?

Improvements in corn and alfalfa varieties and crop management may result in very energy- dense dairy feeds, but lower fiber content can become a concern.

Virtus Nutrition provides dairy nutritionists and producers with a tool to better balance for the essential omega-6 and omega-3 nutrients in their dairy diets.

Recent study finds nearly 30% of load cells out of whack or non-functioning.

To meet additional energy demands brought on by warmer weather and to keep calves growing all summer long, calves need a diet that more efficiently provides the optimal nutritional balance of energy and protein to help maintain growth.

Type B Trichothecenes levels have more than doubled since September, reaching 'caution' level.

Lysine is one of the first two limiting amino acids in a lactating cow’s diet and plays a critical role in milk production potential.

There’s growing buzz—and scrutiny—about this new corn silage harvesting technology.

The Dollars and Sense contributors discuss nutrition and forages on their dairy farm.

The Dollars and Sense contributors discuss nutrition and forages on their dairy farm.

What will the forage challenges be in your area this year?

The Dollars and Sense contributors discuss nutrition and forages on their dairy farm.

The Dollars and Sense contributors discuss nutrition and forages on their dairy farm.

Developing cattle that will perform starts with proper management of the pregnant cow and continues on to the individual calf throughout its life.

The Dollars and Sense contributors discuss nutrition and forages on their dairy farm.

Use feed efficiency as a cost-control measure and monitor

To maximize production of protein and fat, balance lactation diets for lysine and methionine.

Limit feeding can result in a 20% to 30% improvement in feed efficiency.

The new 12,000 square-foot facility, located at the company’s headquarters in Quincy, Ill., will support a five-fold increase in Animate production to meet anticipated demand by dairy operators.

Spoilage will increase as temperatures rise.

When it comes to managing rations for dairy cows, it is always better to be proactively making decisions versus reactively.

New app now available for download on smartphones and tablets.

Regular monitoring and maintenance critical to TMR mixer performance.

New support tool for nutritionists simulates rumen fermentation and evaluates the nutritive value of total mixed rations.

High forage diets offer multiple benefits, but extra management is also required.

Losing focus on calf nutrition post-weaning can negatively impact a calf’s lifetime profit potential.

Lower corn prices can translate to 50¢ to 75¢/cow/day feed savings.

Potassium may often be an underappreciated mineral in the world of ruminant nutrition, but it plays key roles in the body.

New tips when grass feeding dairy cows.