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Despite all of the advances in technology and synchronization protocols in recent years, many producers still find themselves struggling to consistently achieve high reproductive performance.
Although attributing mediocre results to genetics or high production is interesting conversation, as managers and consultants, we are continuing to learn how to improve reproductive profits through effective monitoring of data, optimization of cow comfort and transition programs.
CHARITON, Iowa – Beef producers interested in hearing about the latest in fescue management and learning about forage-based diet supplementation will want to attend one of two grazing systems workshops in southern Iowa next month. The program brochure is available on the IBC website.
Click here to download a pdf of the latest export watch update, provided by Cooperatives Working Together. This update highlights information about the export assistance program. PD
Click here to download a pdf of the latest checkoff watch update, provided by the Beef Checkoff Program. This update features information about a program-funded sustainability report. PD
Are you interested in making an extra $60 per heifer? What kind of difference would that make to your bottom line?
Many dairies I work with have the opportunity to reduce heifer-raising costs by at least $60 per head. On some operations, potential savings is even higher.
Dairies that routinely achieve pregnancy rates of 20 percent or higher in the milking herd often find their heifers are calving for the first time at 25 months old or later. That extra month beyond the recommended 24 months at first calving adds around $60 in feed costs alone, in addition to other costs associated with housing, labor and so forth.
In April 2010, AIPL began to make adjustments to PTAs on cows with genomic tests available. These adjustments were necessary because PTAs on highly selected, genomically tested cows did not improve accuracy of genomic predictions.
April proofs highlight three top-five Milk bulls for IPS
The April sire summaries yielded unprecedented results for International Protein sires.
“The IPS proven Holstein lineup saw great achievements resulting from the April proofs. IPS now has three proven Holsteins in the top five for milk, an industry accomplishment not seen in recent times.
In addition, type traits associated with IPS bulls advance with each sire summary,” commented Ron Sersland, President and CEO of IPS.
The other day I had a conversation with my son, Paul, who is trying to find a job. He was adopted from Bulgaria at age 11, so he is somewhat delayed in his understanding of social issues.
Editor’s note: The following is the first of a two-part article series regarding diesel fuel injection systems.
Throughout the past few months, you have read about the history of diesel engines, Tier 4 emissions standards and the SCR and EGR engines. In this column, I’d like to return to electronic fuel controls, more specifically – diesel fuel injection systems.
To start off, I’d like to discuss a few points regarding the history of the electronically-controlled fuel injection systems. Somewhere in the late ’70s, manufacturers started noticing that emissions standards were starting to increase at a strong rate.
“Changes in the 2012 Farm Bill appear both likely and may be significant, if not radical,” says Jon Scholl, President of American Farmland Trust (AFT). “Our country’s economic situation will be the most significant driver and agent of change in the 2012 Farm Bill.”
The Wall Street Journal reports that Standard & Poor’s has just lowered its outlook on the government’s debt level to negative, the first time for such a rating. The article also notes the federal government is just weeks shy of hitting its $14.2 trillion debt ceiling authorized by Congress.
