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The transition period is a critical and demanding phase for dairy cows and is associated with an increased risk for diseases and body condition loss. Technology can help to get the transition right.
Farmers utilizing robotic milking facilities may have an upper hand when it comes to gradually drying cows off.
These 5 apps are the most used by top dairy producers.
Mexico has agreed to nearly every request to address sugar trade issue.
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(UPDATED, Nov. 9) With the next round of NAFTA negotiations set to start in Mexico City Nov. 17, House Agriculture leaders convened a discussion that stressed the importance of the trade agreement to farmers.
Despite a pending ‘agreement in principle,’ the U.S. and Canada remain at odds on dairy issues.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides that eligible employees are entitled to paid sick time because of COVID-19, and employers are eligible for a tax credit to offset the expense.
Here are five bad habits to break to be a better farm leader.
The University of Idaho took a big step on Tuesday in efforts to build the nation’s largest research dairy and experimental farm.
The August Milk Production report outlines U.S. milk production is up a modest 1.6% over August 2021. Even so, cow numbers declined 11,000 head from a year ago, but increased by 8,000 head from July 2022.
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Get your day started with a brief rundown of key news.
The “extra” step of covering and sealing freshly chopped forage can save producers money, nutrients and dry matter (DM) and improves the hygienic quality of the feed, so less digestive upsets and health issues. When
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Get the most out of your silage and your herd with the 2023 Silage Guide.
Hockel says the decision to apply fungicide to corn is a win-win when it comes to feedout. While needs are different for every farmer, the win comes in both tons and quality, he notes.
Because tar spot can develop as early as the third or fourth leaf stage, Whitlow says field scouting is especially important in determining when the corn crop should be harvested.
Incidence of diseases like tar spot can be mitigated during the growing season by employing field management practices and timely applying fungicide.
Quality corn silage begins with fertile soil as its foundation. Monitoring nutrients by completing soil tests and following up with nitrogen application when needed helps Chaffin establish a baseline for planting.
The timing of unit removal is important in harvesting the most milk possible while managing teat health.
Cows are creatures of habit, so keep it consistent inside the parlor.
April showers bring May flowers, but it can also bring mastitis and a sudden increase in somatic cell count levels.
Here’s a comparison on a number of varieties and models
An investment in a corn processing facility helps Soaring Eagle dairy take advantage of higher butterfat prices.
The Ohio State Fair in Columbus debuted more than 2,500 lbs. of butter that features 10 life-size sculptures of kids and animals, including the iconic butter cow, a goat and a pig.
There’s no doubt about it - manure management can be a real drag. One popular way to apply manure is by utilizing a dragline system. This method has been widely adopted and offers a multitude of benefits.
As dairy producers closely watch the markets, including milk fat paid to dairy farmers hitting a new record level, many question how they can capitalize on record butterfat levels and increase their bottom line.