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Development of replacement heifers is a long and thus costly process that becomes even more costly when heifers fail to re-breed or must be culled for reasons other than age.
The mind of a cow and the human male
In order to understand a key element of cattle handling, we must first explore the concept of the male human’s brain and the “nothing box.”
With prices for feeder cattle, soybeans and corn reaching record highs over the past few years, and drought forcing the liquidation of many herds, many producers are contemplating their future in the industry. Should they hang on and purchase feed or exit the industry?
Nominations are due soon for the 2014 World Dairy Expo Recognition Award program. Expo exhibitors, dairy producers, academic staff and dairy organizations can nominate people who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and excellence with their farming operation or the industry. Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 15.
Theme for this year's Wisconsin Holstein Convention, scheduled for Feb. 21-22, is "Great Holsteins from the Great River Country in western Wisconsin." The event will be hosted by the Vernon, LaCrosse and Monroe County Holstein Breeders at the Cranberry Country Lodge in Tomah, Wisconsin.
It's almost here. The fifth Wichita Falls Ranch & Farm Expo is scheduled for March 5-6 at the JS Bridwell Agricultural Center, part of the MPEC in Wichita Falls, Texas. Show hours will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 5, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 6.
A new report on the status and conditions of America’s agricultural lands shows cropland erosion rates remained stable between 2007 and 2010, despite a growth in agricultural land use and more extreme weather events.
Dairy producers escaped from the cold and snow for the Land O'Lakes Leading Dairy Producer Conference held at the Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, Jan. 15-16. Check out these scenes from the two-day winter get-away.
