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What does a landowner do when it’s time to convert a field out of fescue and establish a new forage species or an endophyte-friendly fescue?
According to Tim Schnakenberg, an agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension, the best way to eliminate fescue is to take it out of production by planting a row crop like corn or soybeans for at least one season.
Although a few weeks early this year, we are entering that time period when potato leafhoppers are being collected and thus, might become a concern in alfalfa.
Insect pressure in alfalfa continues to build as the warm weather encourages both plant and insect development. Following is an overview of some of the primary insects growers may see in their alfalfa fields this year, as well as scouting and management tips to address them.
Progressive Dairyman columnist and long-time dairy industry advocate Ben Yale passed away June 13, 2012, from complications following surgery. Funeral details are still forthcoming. More details will follow as they are available.
Progressive Dairyman sends its regrets to Ben Yale's family and the many dairy interests he has represented over the years.
"We are sorrowful for the loss of a great industry advocate," Progressive Dairyman Editor Walt Cooley said. "Ben was an artful communicator who was uniquely able to shine historical context on today's most important industry issues. He inspired many through his words, and he will be greatly missed."
View statements below from dairy organizations expressing condolences:
Many cow/calf operations with fall-born calves will wean the calves in mid- to late-June. Weaning during very hot summer weather is stressful enough to the calves. Therefore any management strategy that can reduce stress to the calves should be utilized. “Fenceline weaning” is such a strategy that should be applied.
The Choice boxed beef cutout value was $197.16/cwt. last week, the second highest weekly average this year and only $1.35/cwt. below the early March peak. Choice values have made a strong rebound after dropping to a weekly low of $177.79/cwt. in mid-April. Currently, Choice boxed beef is 13 percent higher than the same time last year. The latest Select boxed beef weekly average was $185.01/cwt., up 10 percent from one year ago at this time.
Merck Animal Health has announced the U.S. approval of ZUPREVO (tildipirosin) – a novel, new macrolide antibiotic for the management of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) that offers excellent combination of effectiveness and convenience.
ZUPREVO is indicated for the treatment of BRD associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle, and for the control of respiratory disease in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with these bacterial pathogens.
This handy insulated tablet holder from Udder Tech keeps your tablet safe and allows your hands to be free.
The insulation protects it from getting bumped and the waterproof fabric protects it from getting wet.
It straps close to your body which makes it nice for passing through gates and working with animals. A zipper top makes for easy access.
