Decreasing stored feed requirements of beef cows is a topic that has received considerable attention in recent years. The dramatic increase in nitrogen fertilizer costs has enhanced interest in using clovers and winter annual grasses in pasture systems.

In the quest to have the best possible silage program, there are many different steps producers must follow. But the one that seems to be the most difficult to achieve is an optimum packing density.

Colostrum management plays a vital role in a successful dairy operation and is an often overlooked opportunity where the returns will greatly outweigh the investment of time and capital.

The single-most important meal a calf will consume in its lifetime is the first feeding of colostrum. This meal is crucial for surviving both the first 24 hours and the first month, when calfhood diseases are most common.

Using technologies to automate routine tasks is common in every industry because automation increases productivity, quality and consistency by minimizing a task’s variability.