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In the Midwest, the primary factor that influences quality of harvested dry forage is weather. In many instances, wet spring weather delays the first cutting, resulting in mature hay that is decreased in quality, palatability and digestibility.
Exports of U.S. beef gained momentum in March after starting the year slowly, according to data released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
For many years we housed calves in hutches outside and fed calves twice a day, and it worked for us, but as our herd grew, managing more hutch calves became more difficult. We wanted a system that lowered the amount of labor needed for the growing number of calves.
This past winter was difficult for many perennial crops in northern states. Snow is a tremendous insulating factor that was absent for much of the winter in many locations.
The heifer facility at Elm Farms Inc. is a little over a year old. Michelle Hasheider-Burianek and her father, Norbert Hasheider, operate the third-generation dairy farm.
See more of Elm Farms' new heifer facility in the slideshow below:
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, established under the leadership of dairy farmers, announced the winners of the fourth annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards on May 7, 2015, at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C.
The heifer facility at Elm Farms Inc. is a little over a year old, and Michelle Hasheider-Burianek loves it. She and her father, Norbert Hasheider, operate the third-generation dairy farm, which is home to 130 registered Holstein cows including seven scored Excellent in their robotic dairy setup.
When Bobby Jacquier’s grandfather Robert Jacquier first established Laurelbrook Farm in 1948 in East Canaan, Connecticut, the area was an excellent place for a budding dairy farm.
Over the years, however, the operation has not only faced the challenges of an expanding business but an expanding local population and increased regulations as well. To meet these challenges, the Jacquiers have taken a somewhat unusual route: compost.
The 2015 University Program Contest has seen another year of enjoyable videos from the students. North Carolina State University has won the 2015 University Program Contest by BCF Technology.
