Dairy - General
Here are 15 favorite tech tools used by farmers daily.
The timing of the rains can make it difficult for producers that are trying hard to put quality hay in the bale for next winter’s feed supply.
To calculate the value of manure, you’ll need to determine the nutrient content of the manure and how much manure you are applying.
Sidedness in behavior – known scientifically as laterality – is commonly observed with dairy cows.
Hosting a string of events to celebrate their history, Hiland says “Cheers to 80 Years!”
Learn about the episode of Dirty Jobs that literally changed Mike Rowe’s career and provided millions of people around the world an opportunity to see more farms on TV than they ever had before.
It is a rough go for dairy farmers these days. While milk price has improved a little from the disastrous prices of a couple of years ago, the current price is very close to breakeven production costs for many dairy far
Knowing an animal’s weight, especially in the case of calves and heifers, is an important key to management. Proper medication dosing; ration balancing and delivery; and breeding decisions all depend on accurate weigh
Fats in rations are an important component of any ration. They serve as an energy source for maintenance, milk production, body weight gain and performance.
South Dakota State University is the home of the Jackrabbits. The college also claims to be the home of a popular ice cream flavor.
If you are considering round bales for silage storage, here’s a listing of the pros and cons to consider. Also get tips on when to cut and how to minimize losses when feeding.
Using a pain reliever like Meloxicam should be a consideration for dairy producers.
Feeding the next generation of dairy cows a little more often could be beneficial to long-term production.