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This Dairy Regional Recap compares California Jersey and Holstein income over feed costs and analyzes the state’s quarterly milk production costs; summarizes a New Mexico workers' compensation ruling; looks at Pacific Northwest land values; discovers a new dairy in Arkansas; and rides along with Nebraska’s covered farm vehicle designation. This and other U.S. region-by-region dairy news can be found here.
High-starch feeds can encourage excellent milk production by providing a great energy source to cows, but they may seem intimidating to producers. Ensiling feeds such as corn silage, high-moisture corn (HMC) and snaplage bring additional challenges to silage fermentation because these feeds are high in starch and can differ in moisture content.
Until recently, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, were primarily viewed as either a “cool toy” or the “latest and greatest” piece of technology only owned by the largest and most cutting-edge farms.
As torrential rain pelts my office window in Central Texas, I have brief moments of wishing it would stop. Thunderstorms and steady downpours have limited or completely halted outdoor activities for the past three days.
The adage “make hay while the sun shines” is hard to live by when your goal is high-quality harvested forage, especially in the spring and early summer when conditions such as mild temperatures,
Over the years, I have had various discussions with hay producers on whether we should try to improve fertility in our hay and pasture fields or try to get more forages from nearby farms. There are advantages and disadvantages to each.
Corn hybrid selection on a dairy farm is an important consideration. When it comes to nutritional quality in a dairy ration, not all corn is created equal. Yield, starch content, starch digestibility, fiber digestibility and other nutritive characteristics vary depending on hybrid genetics.
Is there someone in your life who occasionally reorganizes your possessions without prior consultation? If so, you are probably familiar with the joy of rediscovering prized possessions.
