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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 . . .
As Mexico’s economy recovers so too will slowing dairy exports to the country
Holstein springer prices were all over the board in the past month.
One of the American Dairy Science Association’s in-depth “Discover” conferences is planned for late October 2021.
You may be considering what to plant for small grains in your fields following your corn harvest.
If you have heifers bunching in pastures or barns, they are coping with some kind of stress. An Iowa State University agricultural engineer shares possible causes and solutions.
When utilizing an evaporative cooling system, there are several factors to keep in mind to cool cows correctly and efficiently.
When building or remodeling a calf facility, there are five key factors every producer needs to keep in mind.
Just because a cow is resting does not mean that she is recovering properly. In order to maximize optimal rest on your facility, analyze these key areas.
Deciding to use beef genetics on a dairy can seem like an overwhelming proposition to figure out. The end product should be calves demanded in the beef supply chain to help with farmers’ bottom line.
Selling beef on dairy calves is profitable. “It’s allowed us to maintain our passion for genetic improvement,” says Tony Brey.
As dairy genetics continue to advance and strategies continue to evolve, it’s not uncommon to see sexed, conventional and beef semen in a herd’s program.