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The new dairy NRC: New thoughts on dairy nutrition

A review of the more significant changes to dry matter intake, amino acids, protein, energy, minerals and vitamins in the new dairy NRC.

September 27, 2022

Stephen B. Blezinger

Since 1944, the National Research Council has established basic nutritional guidelines and recommendations for dairy cows. Over the subsequent 75-plus years, this organization has generated eight sets of these reports, the last one being in 2001, so 20 years ago. Needless to say, a lot has changed in those 20 years.

The rising cost of fertilizers: Not a one-year fix

March 10, 2022

Ritika Lamichhane, Eva Nambi, and Olga S. Walsh

Fertilizers play a very significant role in agricultural production, with 30% to 50% of the world crop yields being attributed to fertilizer use. Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potash (K) are the primary fertilizers used in the agriculture sector.

Reducing energy use and generating renewable energy can tip the scale

October 7, 2021

Karen Lee

At approximately 5% of the dairy farm’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint, energy use is one of the smallest on-farm contributors when compared to manure management and feed production.

Is your new barn working for you?

December 11, 2020

Jeff Prashaw

When making a change as big as a new barn, you’ve been planning for years before even breaking ground.

Automatic milking system barn design for efficient workflow and labor savings

July 19, 2020

David W. Kammel and Jouni Pitkaranta

Labor savings is a primary goal of automatic milking system barn design. Excellent cow comfort and welfare also provide for healthy and productive cows.

How to cut costs and labor for dairy barn lighting

December 11, 2017

Christopher Abbott-Koch

Lighting often represents one of the best opportunities to reduce electricity use on dairy farms, and lighting retrofits typically have shorter paybacks than other energy-efficiency upgrades.

Save money with energy efficiency funding programs for dairies

June 9, 2017

Christopher Abbott-Koch

It’s always a good season for saving money, whether commodity prices are high or low. Energy costs on your dairy can often be reduced by 10 to 35 percent, saving you money in the long run.

12 energy-efficient options to save money in the milking parlor

November 4, 2016

Christopher Abbott-Koch

If you have decided to install a new barn or parlor on your dairy farm, you already know the process involves many choices. You are looking to optimize your space to maximize your production and keep your cows comfortable, but don’t forget to consider options that will save you money over the life of your equipment.

Barn lights: The overlooked expense

September 20, 2011

James Adams

Dairymen and dairywomen tend to lead busy lives. Some piece of equipment is always misbehaving; there is another hole in the fence somewhere, or someone left the gate open again. With this in mind, I have found out what equipment on the dairy is commonly overlooked – the lighting.

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The new dairy NRC: New thoughts on dairy nutrition

The rising cost of fertilizers: Not a one-year fix

Reducing energy use and generating renewable energy can tip the scale

Is your new barn working for you?

Automatic milking system barn design for efficient workflow and labor savings

How to cut costs and labor for dairy barn lighting

Save money with energy efficiency funding programs for dairies

12 energy-efficient options to save money in the milking parlor

Barn lights: The overlooked expense

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