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Winter forage: Not winter grain nor a cover crop

February 1, 2021
Thomas Kilcer
Winter forage is a crop that is rapidly increasing across the Northeast, central U.S. and in eastern Canada. It is a winter grain forage specifically grown for high-producing dairy cows in a high-forage diet.
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The 2ºF toolkit: Winter calf essentials

January 27, 2021
Peggy Coffeen

When temperatures dip into single digits and below, dairy farmer Stacy Jauquet up-levels her calf care program to maintain a zero-mortality rate, even through winter’s extremes.


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Midwest/North: Tips for minimizing hay waste

January 25, 2021
Erika Lundy-Woolfolk

Winter feed expenses account for approximately one-third of the annual cost of production for a beef cow. Since hay makes up the largest portion of winter feed, minimizing feeding losses is the most efficient way to control feed costs.


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Farm machinery digest: Engine warming and engine rebuild: Testing your diagnostic skills

December 31, 2020
Ray Bohacz
Situation No. 1 It is cold out for this time of year. There is not much to do today on the farm, so you drive into town to have coffee with the guys and catch up on local gossip.
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Midwest/North: Stretching the winter hay supply

December 24, 2020
Erika Lundy-Woolfolk
A general rule of thumb is: It takes 2 to 3 tons of hay to winter a beef cow. If $125 per ton and feeding for 150 days, it’s going to cost $1.70 to $2.50 per cow per day in feed expenses alone – without labor costs and machinery expenses.
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Southeast: Happy New Year, and stay clear of ‘trip-ups’

December 23, 2020
Matthew Burns

Happy New Year! Here’s to a great 2021 for you, your family and your operation. How do we prepare for both success and failure in this new year?


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Poll: Less daylight the biggest downer about winter

December 14, 2020

Regardless of what part of the country you occupy, winter comes with its own set of challenges. Whether it's the abundance of cold, precipitation or mud, there is plenty to dislike.


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6 tips for managing your dairy this winter

December 9, 2020

From proper bedding to mastitis prevention, here are six ways to get ready for winter.


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Should I diversify my operation?

December 1, 2020
Chad Hale
Winter is a good time for reflection. The year 2020 has given us quite a bit to reflect on. As we think about the year and try to learn from it, resist the urge to look over the fence and be jealous of your neighbor who is doing “better than you.”
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West: Working facility safety during the winter months

November 25, 2020
Carmen Willmore

No matter if you’ve been in the business one year or 20 years, you always seem to find improvements you can make to your working facilities. Well-constructed facilities should reduce stressful situations for both cattle and handlers.


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