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Throughout the past few years, drip and subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) have emerged as new opportunities for alfalfa growers looking to conserve water and other resources.
Maintaining a healthy dairy herd starts with care and attention to calves. Not only do mechanical brushes help keep cows comfortable, they keep calves comfortable as well.
The number of times a parent says the word “no” in a day can feel almost endless. But as any parent or grown child knows, those “nos” are merely words of wisdom from someone who has, in a sense, “been there, done that.”
NCBA has instituted a working group with the CME Group to address volatility in the cattle markets. “Recently, the cattle markets have been susceptible to volatile limit price moves without corresponding market news,” said Colin Woodall, NCBA senior vice president of government affairs.
The search for a new CEO for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is still continuing after an initial search that included more than 100 resumé applicants.
Check out some of the cool products and new features from companies such as New Holland, Priefert and Yamaha that were showcased at the recent NCBA Convention and Trade Show.
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“Weighing milk replacer powder and measuring water volume is the best way to ensure accurate mixing,” says Tom Earleywine, director of nutritional services with Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Products. “While it’s easy to get into a routine, it’s always a good idea to brush up on your mixing skills to ensure you’re providing consistent nutrition to your calves. These step-by-step mixing instructions are a great resource when you need a quick refresher.”
It is easy to get into a habit of doing something the same way it has always been done. Mixing calf milk replacer is no exception.
Under ordinary conditions, 1 percent growth in U.S. milk production isn't cause for concern. These aren’t ordinary times, however. Adjusted for Leap Year, USDA’s February milk production report indicated U.S. output was up 1 percent compared to a year ago, noted Mark Stephenson, Director of Dairy Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Bob Cropp, dairy economics professor emeritus, noted in their monthly podcast.
This Dairy Economic Update includes information on the February 2016 milk production report, Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy and retail dairy product prices. This and other U.S. dairy industry news can be found here.
