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The House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly passed the U.S. Canada Mexico Agreement (USMCA) with a vote of 385-41.
Enrollment for the 2020 Dairy Margin Coverage program ends December 13.
Storing and feeding haylage is quite different than storing and feeding hay. Read through these do’s and don’ts to learn best management practices for haylage.
Where on the pile does silage usually start to spoil? Even small portions of a well-managed silage pile can still be vulnerable to spoilage where the pile is exposed to oxygen during feedout.
The mineral contributions of ash can be important to animal health and performance, which is why it’s important to keep the ash content in forages within acceptable ranges.
U.S. yogurt sales are in a multiyear slump. Yogurt companies are confident that more new products can boost sales, but analysts are skeptical.
The dairy industry is going through major transformation, not just with technology, but how shoppers want to consume milk and why. Statistics show a drop in cereal consumption could be hurting milk demand.
A loose coalition of industry partners and others helped operators achieve their conservation goals.
From carcass quality to milk composition, we discuss the deeper issues within the Holstein vs. Jersey debate.
Dry matter (DM) losses can be significantly reduced in drive-over piles when properly covered and sealed. Check out these four rules to follow when covering and sealing a silage drive-over pile.
How do you find the right feedout rate for your silage pile? The ideal rate helps minimize the amount of air penetrating the silage face. Always keep feedout rates high enough to prevent silage heating. Learn more.
If silage face management isn’t the best it could be, it might be costing you a 10% loss in dry matter. Read tips to minimize silage exposure to oxygen and best management practices to help reduce spoilage.
Research evaluates towels, udder hair and winter housing to show what does (and does not) affect mastitis
You’ve heard the term “fiber digestibility” for years, but do you really understand why it’s so important? We’ll explain it. Plus, learn how it could impact a later-than-usual harvest.
With a wet planting season this year there is increased risk of spoilage any time there is physical damage to the corn plant from insects, disease or weather. Learn what to do.
Milk fat, cost and feed efficiency play tug-of-war in research published this month on how much to feed your cattle.
Worried about frost damage harming your corn silage crop? Learn tips on managing harvest when frost hits at different corn growth stages.
Cow comfort can be influenced by many factors, but measuring it is as simple as counting your herd.
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U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Steve Censky urged dairy farmers to register for the improved program at the Ag Outlook Forum on Sept. 23 in Kansas City, Mo.
Research suggests using center pivot irrigation systems for cow cooling.
Silage structures have year-long safety concerns — from harvest to feedout. Yet, there should be little risk as long as everyone knows and understands the silage safety guidelines.
Corn silage may be in short supply this year, making the quality even more important than usual. Follow these recommendations to monitor moisture and minimize losses.
Harvesting corn silage at the right moisture content and particle size is critical to making high-quality silage. Have a look at different methods and tools to monitor whole-plant moisture content.
The water in your tank is hot by the end of the day. Find out what that does to your forage inoculant.
A cow’s calcium demand triples in the week after calving, but how can you best deliver calcium?
Genomic testing might seem expensive, but it has some benefits that can be seen in the long-run for a dairy.
McDonald’s will soon banish cheeseburgers and chocolate milk from its Happy Meal menu in an effort to cut down on the calories, sodium, saturated fat and sugar that kids consume at its restaurants.
Game-changing genetic discovery to help target disease resistance, improve herd health and operational profitability.
Ruminants produce about 25% of methane in the U.S. Production efficiency is reducing that number.