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Along with much planning, open communication, hard work and strong values have allowed Steinhurst Dairy to pass the torch from one generation to the next despite a string of grief and mountains of heartache.

Harvesting and storing high-moisture corn can help producers get a jump on harvest; avoid drying costs; and put up a highly palatable, digestible, nutritious feedstuff.

From a tattered farm two years ago after a tornado flattened the Leach’s dairy in Linwood, Kansas, to a farm with new barns and new life, the Leach family says the journey to rebuild wasn’t easy, but it was worth it.

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Warm milk is necessary to maintain calves body temperatures and conserve energy.

With recent outbreaks of H5 influenza in poultry and dairy populations, what is the impact on “secure” plans for the livestock sector?

If you are experiencing a shortage in your straw supply, here are six bedding alternatives to consider.

Freshly baled hay with more than 20% moisture will heat up and actually reduce the energy level of the hay.

Bloody scours in calves is never a welcome sight, but diagnosing the source can help with treatment and prevent future cases.

Weeds can reduce the quantity and the stand life of desirable forage plants in pastures and hayfields.