Dairy Nutrition
Both NMPF and IDFA issued a joint statement in response to USDA’s proposed changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
When cows are forced to compete for feed, they consume fewer, larger meals with reduced feeding time.
Aggressively consuming dry feeds is the gateway to healthy weaning for young dairy calves.
Connecting dairy’s story and products with consumers is a key ingredient when partnering with retail stores. Midwest Dairy was recognized for its efforts in this area by a leading Midwest retailer earlier this fall.
Giving a second feeding of colostrum to dairy calves can help increase successful passive transfer.
National Dairy Checkoff announced that they will continue their partnership with MrBeast. The YouTube star has a huge following with one video view count surpassing the total number of Netflix subscribers.
National Dairy Checkoff marketing strategy took a 180 turn about 15 years ago, and partnering with companies like these have played a crucial role in building the demand for dairy products.
Achieving big milk production requires doing a lot of small things correctly and consistently in the feeding center.
What was once a humble placeholder crop to prevent soil erosion – and before that, a native prairie grass -- is emerging as an important TMR element and bedding option for dairies.
Creating a herd where all the individuals are healthy and normal increases your chances of economic success.
Tom Vilsack celebrated the fact that we now have hit a historical milestone by reaching the highest dairy consumption in the U.S. Vilsack spoke talked about the importance dairy plays in feeding a growing population.
Many U.S. dairy producers use chopped straw in their heifer rations to add fiber and bulk. But a common grain contaminant also may be lurking in straw.
While prioritizing growing quality forage is a must, proper feed ingredient storage is equally important, especially during the hot summer months.
As corn planters are finally starting to roll in the Midwest, planning for the finished product can never start too early.
Producers can make a significant impact on their milk checks by increasing milk fat and protein in milk. Changes in feed mixing, frequency and other feed-management strategies can make a notable difference.
During the rush of corn silage harvest, safety often takes a back seat. However, tragedy can strike in the blink of an eye.
Quickly access feed data to capitalize on efficiency.
Rainfall has been lackluster throughout parts of the country. With fields deprived of moisture, don’t be surprised if this year’s corn silage crop is drought stressed.
Feeding waste milk to calves captures high-quality nutrients and adds value to a product that otherwise would be discarded. But recent research sheds light on concerns about the practice.
Excess copper can be too much of a good thing for preweaned dairy calves.
Checking dry matter more frequently, and adjusting rations accordingly, could be equated to about $0.08 per head for an average dairy farm.
Researchers at Virginia Tech University have investigated what effects infusing extra acetate or propionate, or lowering the pH, would have on thermodynamics of VFA in the rumen.
One of the steps that can often be overlooked is the feed scale and the error that can occur during mixing.
Organic Valley is launching a pilot program that uses satellite photography to measure pasture health on its dairy farms.
Only about 5% of U.S. dairy herd managers regularly assess body condition scores (BCS) in their herds, even though the value of routine body condition scoring has been well-documented.
An investment in a corn processing facility helps Soaring Eagle dairy take advantage of higher butterfat prices.
Guar is not a common crop grown in the U.S., nor is it widely used here as a livestock feedstuff. But that picture may be changing as alternative crops producers search for more affordable feed ingredients.
As dairy producers closely watch the markets, including milk fat paid to dairy farmers hitting a new record level, many question how they can capitalize on record butterfat levels and increase their bottom line.
With fall just around the corner, now is the time to think about applying fertilizer to perennial forages.