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Rain, rain, go away – at least during silage harvest. Learn what happens to your silage when rain falls on wilting forages, and about safeguards to reduce your risk of poor fermentation.
4-H and Google have announced a new program to bring computer education and problem solving skills to more than 100,000 members across the country. Announced today at the Illinois State Fair, the initiative will bring n
No dairy is immune to the negative effects of mycotoxins on animal health and performance. Mycotoxins may suppress a cow’s immunity, reduce nutrient utilization, alter reproductive performance, reduce feed consumption
For dairy managers dealing with metabolic issues during transition, subclinical hypocalcemia (SCH) can be one of the more frustrating challenges to overcome. It’s one of those issues that you know exists, but the exte
Ration formulation programs have made it easy to develop rations. Plug in information for the feeds available and the cows, and the software calculates the ration. However, complex computer programs for ration formulati
While grain prices are affordable, livestock producers should lock in feed needs. According to Bob Utterback of Utterback Marketing, the September supply and demand report from USDA will confirm lower yields than origin
“Shoot Selfies, Not Animals” is the latest digital photo frame made available on Facebook from PETA. The campaign by the organization is to promote selfies of animals, rather than hunting.
With all the confusion about genetically modified organisms, here’s a film that helps put consumers’ fears to rest as they “feast on facts.”
The emergence of a slew of start-ups promoting — and now producing — cultured ‘meat’ is proof that conventional agriculture is doomed. Or is it?
Health challenges occur, even on the best-managed dairies. However, calf raisers are learning more about how to better prepare calf immune systems to help these vulnerable animals deal with health challenges when they o
Q. What causes a fall slump in dairy production?
Building a strong immune system begins before birth, and has become an emphasis during the first weeks of life—and throughout the animal’s entire life cycle.
Heed this udder health management advice to help you avoid problems this winter.
Emergency managers and first responders have a saying, “All disasters are local.” Each tornado, flood or other emergency directly impacts only a local area. The recent earthquake/tsunami in Japan has global implicat
The transition period is the most challenging time during the production cycle of a dairy cow. One of the major determinants of whether a cow transitions properly is her ability to maintain normal blood calcium concentr
Metabolic diseases can directly impact a cow’s health and reproductive system.
Fresh cows in your herd may be suffering from something you don’t see. What is it and how can you prevent it?
President Trump signs executive order on agriculture.
Dairy leaders thanked newly confirmed Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for recognizing the important role school milk plays in ensuring school-aged children get the nutrition they need.
Milk prices have trended lower throughout the first three months of the year.
About 40 years ago, Rock Katschnig of Prophetstown, Ill. bought his John Deere 4010 with the primary use of planting sweet corn.
Feeding Pasteurized Milk: Strategies for Healthy, Well-Grown Calves
Livestock producers often find themselves the target for Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), but this week marked two instances where these organizations we
How much does it really cost when a cow develops hypocalcemia or metritis? And how does that health issue affect cow performance, dairy profits and the future value of that cow?
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday narrowed the rights of property owners in disputes with governments and laid out a formula for determining when landowners are owed compensation in a case involving a vacant lot in Wisco
Jesse Goff, DVM, explains how SoyChlor has revolutionized the field of DCAD management by preventing instances of milk fever in dairy cows.
Drought conditions across much of Nebraska will limit grain yields in dryland corn this year, leading growers to look at other options for harvesting value from these fields.
Recognizing the areas in which you lack proficiency will help you fill those spots with experts to move your operation forward.
The prototype is named the ZR5 self-propelled baler.