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The method for attaching units to udders has changed as technology and equipment capacity has evolved.

Proper cooling is important for more than just lactating cows. Keeping dry cows cool impacts your short and long term success.

What’s more effective: dry granular or liquid forage inoculant? Although dry granular products may seem easier, they can be less effective. Learn why.

An increase in starch digestion may lead to better nutrient utilization and decreased feed costs. However, starch digestibility of WPCS may be affected by several factors.

Research shows how to use the feed bunk to get more productivity out of your cows while reducing costs at the same time.

Planting early is always best, but when that’s not possible, what does it mean for corn silage quality and yield? We’ll explore both with agronomist Dr. Kraig Roozeboom.

Target a 28-inch plant height for best results.

Grass tetany might be easily defined as a deficiency of magnesium, but for Dick Kurtz of Oregon, Mo., it just means trouble. He lost three cows in March to the disorder and is carefully watching a few more.

Are there ensiling challenges that result from using a shredding processor? Find out more about the pros and cons of shredding processors here.

The “perfect” chop length can benefit both ensiling and forage quality. Yet, finding the correct chop length is easier said than done.