Will That New Product Work in Your Herd? Dec 03, 2019 by Jim Dickrell Research should be conducted that looks at the new product or practice as the sole variable in the trial.
Is Your Feed Scale Working? Jun 07, 2018 by Mike Miller, Miner Institute One of the steps that can often be overlooked is the feed scale and the error that can occur during mixing.
Automated Calf Feeders Work Well If … Oct 11, 2017 by Jim Dickrell Daily attention to calves and equipment is key.
Dairy Sense: Milk Income and Ration Perspective for Milk Fat Nov 09, 2018 by Virginia A. Ishler, Extension Dairy Specialist, Penn State Extension A balance between components and volume may be the best strategy to optimize milk income.
Robots Do it All on This Minnesota Dairy Oct 11, 2017 by Jim Dickrell They milk and feed cows on Good-Vue Ayr Farms near Goodridge, Minnesota.
12 Keys to Making Automated Calf Feeders Work Oct 11, 2017 by Jim Dickrell Checkout this checklist to help make automatic calf feeders work at their best.
Little Things Can Add Up to Big Savings Aug 07, 2019 by Jim Dickrell Higher production does not guarantee profitability, but it does provide the opportunity to pay more bills as long as costs are contained.
Hay Outlook: Milk and Grain Prices Could Impact Hay Demand in 2019 Dec 05, 2018 by Wyatt Bechtel Declining hay acres and fewer dairy cattle might have an impact on what direction hay prices go.
Region Influences Hay Price Feb 01, 2018 by Anna-Lisa Laca Where you live will impact what you pay for hay.
Perdue Answers Buzz on Hemp in Animal Feed Feb 05, 2019 by Portia Stewart Will hemp lead to happier cows? It’s too early to say, says Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.
Dairy Sense: Know Your Herd’s Feed Costs? Nov 28, 2017 by Virginia A. Ishler, dairy specialist, Penn State Extension Maintaining positive cash flow on dairy farms requires good management of cropping, feeding, and financials.
Alfalfa Snout Beetle Update May 01, 2018 by Eric Young, agronomist and soil scientist, Miner Institute Alfalfa snout beetles have a wide host range of plants that it can use for food other than alfalfa, including weeds and clovers.
Alfalfa Snout Beetle: A Small Bug Creating a Huge Problem Jun 12, 2018 by Ashley Cate, Miner Institute The alfalfa snout beetle has been wreaking havoc on alfalfa crops since alfalfa was first introduced as forage for the dairy industry in the 1920s.
Understanding New Research On Subclinical Hypocalcemia Nov 29, 2017 by Dairy Nutrition Plus New research supports feeding a negative DCAD diet to pre-fresh transition cows, but there’s more you should know! Explore the facts with SoyChlor.
Skimmed Milk More Hydrating Than Water, Researchers Say Sep 26, 2019 by Brittany Bowman Electrolytes have long been known to hydrate, and milk’s abundance makes it more hydrating than water.
New Robotic Feed Pusher and Remixer Debuted by DeLaval Apr 19, 2019 by Wyatt Bechtel DeLaval's OptiDuo robotic feed refresher both pushes and mixes feed for cattle.
Some Fatty Acids Work--Others Not So Much Jul 02, 2018 by Jim Dickrell Feeding trials are starting to sort out the differences in fatty acid supplements.
#MilkChugChallenge Uses Social Media to Fight Hunger Sep 26, 2019 by Brittany Bowman One Instagram hashtag is fighting childhood hunger AND helping dairy farmers. Are you using it?
Milk, Feed Prices Affect ‘Optimal’ Levels of Stocking Density Apr 30, 2018 by Jim Dickrell In times of low milk-feed margins, optimal stocking density is often one cow per stall.
4 New Livestock Products for Spring Mar 13, 2019 by Sara Brown While Mother Nature continues to deal farmers and ranchers winter weather, spring is on the way. Here are four products livestock farmers can consider as they wait for warmer temperatures to arrive.
