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I recently read a series of articles that focused on dairy production in 2066. These articles were well-informed and particularly interesting because I have been pondering a related question for several months.
Providing adequate trace minerals to dairy cows is essential for high production and good health. Unfortunately, quantifying the supply of available trace minerals and their requirements is extremely difficult, which leads to a high degree of uncertainty relative to diet supplementation.
When it comes to risk management strategies, there are four basic actions a manager can take: (1) avoid the risk, (2) transfer the risk, (3) control the risk or (4) accept the risk.
Have you ever wondered if the nitrogen (N) fertilizer recommendation you’ve been receiving has been accurate for your farm and for your management style?
It’s about as basic as you can get in alfalfa production: Make sure soil nutrients are at optimal levels to give your crop the best opportunity to grow and thrive, and achieve return on investment and yield potential goals.
Genetically engineered (GE) alfalfa was deregulated in 2005 for the first time and again in January 2011, opening the door to renewed commercial sales and planting.
Researchers have devoted decades and countless dollars to learn more about plants and animals alike in order to help farmers utilize them to the fullest.
Kyle A. Brazil is a certified wildlife biologist and graduate research assistant at the Center for Native Grasslands Management, University of Tennessee – Knoxville.
We’ve all had one in our herd now and again; I call mine Big Bertha.
She’s not the boss cow. That’s because she’s just too big and too slow to be bothered with defending her territory to be first in line to the barn.
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