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Krause Holsteins finished chopping corn silage a month earlier than normal. The results due to the extreme drought conditions in portions of the Midwest caused Krause’s corn silage to yield two thirds less than normal.
Transitioning new corn silage into the diet can impact milk production and cow health. The following are three tips to help make the transition a smooth one.
More frequently referred to as ‘rough teat ends,’ hyperkeratosis is the production of excess keratin at the end of the teat canal which causes a rough, bacteria-harboring, calloused surface.
The government is going to provide more financial assistance for market volatility and price adjustments.
If you have an interest in adding a separating system to your dairy, there are several steps you’ll need to take before making any decisions.
It’s currently a seller’s market for qualified ruminant nutritionists, especially in the dairy industry.
The place we are born can impact our culture—our behavior and how we view the world. Eighty percent of the agricultural workforce speaks Spanish and language is not the only barrier in the U.S.
They’re a danger to milk cows, to be sure. But mycotoxins in feedstuffs also can be damaging to the health and development of calves and heifers.
The subject of floury corn versus vitreous corn for corn silage has been a controversial one in the past.
Delta, vaccine reluctance and no vaccine for students under 12 could derail the recovery in school milk consumption.
USDA announced details of the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program Thursday, which will provide $350 million in assistance payments to eligible dairy farmers who received lower prices during the pandemic.
Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program will reimburse qualified dairy farmers for 80% of the revenue difference per month based on up to 5 million pounds of milk marketed from July through December 2020.
When it comes to solving problems, it is said that two heads are better than one, so it makes perfect sense that when two families share one common vision, success can be found. MVP Dairy is proof of that.
Leaders who effectively cultivate a culture of connection are more successful at building strong and loyal work teams.
The 2021 climate of high feed costs and tepid milk prices are creating a tenuous financial scenario for most U.S. dairy farms.
Mexico is the largest export market for U.S. dairy, and it’s expected to remain that way for a long time.
In a nutshell, the re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) gives the estimated 42 million SNAP-users more than $36 per month. This payment change begins on Oct. 1.
While the milking herd is usually given top priority in management efforts, dry cows and springing heifers are arguably the more important groups to protect from heat.
Conservation practices documented on Red Sunset Farm helped play a big role in the Bay restoration efforts, which is one reason why the Graybills were recognized as one of the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award winners.
Chase and Danielle Goodrich’s drive to outline the farm’s sustainability pillars of environment, economics and society underscores why they were recognized as one of the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Winners.
A 70-cent rally in September Class III milk highlighted the dairy complex on Friday.
Dairy cow numbers in the United States continue to climb, with the national dairy herd currently comprised of about 9.505 million milk cows.
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Silage-making season is upon us. It’s a harried time of year with all hands – and sometimes even extra hands – on deck.
Instability can cause silage to heat and spoil, affecting dry matter intake and ultimately leading to an undesirable feed.
Harvesting quality silage takes careful planning as weather, chopping height and storage can impact forage nutrients.
Yield and quality should be top of mind when growing corn silage. Corn silage is typically at its maximum yield and quality potential just after 50% kernel milk.
Quality corn silage begins from the ground up. Soil fertility, nutrient loss management and hybrid selection are key in developing a strategy for success that begins long before the seed ever enters the ground.
Class III milk futures exploded higher for the first time in a while.
A well-planned calving pen gives producers the opportunity to provide the best treatment for both the cow and the calf. But what goes in to creating the ideal pen? Here are a few things to consider . . .