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Tips for reducing the impacts of winter weather

October 22, 2024
Jason Banta

There are several strategies that producers can use to help reduce the negative effects of winter weather on cattle and help ensure feed resources are used efficiently.


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South Central: Options for a winter supplementation program

September 24, 2024
Jason Banta

Deciding which supplement to use will vary depending on forage quality, animal requirements, body condition score, the ability to feed daily or not, product availability and cost per unit of needed nutrient.


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Silver-Elite Holsteins: Siblings creating a bright future with genetics

Third-generation dairy farmer siblings Logan and Lauren Silveira share a passion for the industry and creating profitable cattle through genetics.
September 12, 2024
Matti McBride

Driven, hard-working and passionate about the dairy industry. These attributes describe many involved with dairy cattle, and siblings Logan and Lauren Silveira are no exception. The duo have made their splash in the dairy world and are here to stay.



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South Central: Hay testing and NDF digestibility

August 22, 2024
Jason Banta

Hay quality cannot be judged based on looks or if it was fertilized or not. Often, some of the best-looking hay will test out to be some of the lowest quality.


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South Central: When should calves be weaned?

July 22, 2024
Jason Banta

Weaning is part of cow-calf production, and it can occur at different times for numerous reasons. There is varying terminology associated with weaning depending on age of the calf, the weaning location (ranch of origin or trailer) and dictionary versus industry definitions.


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California dairy farmer installs fully automated feed center

Martins Farm LP implements state-of-the-art automated feed system to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
July 19, 2024
Audrey Schmitz

It was dairy producer Danny Martins’ vision to design a fully automated feed center where he didn’t have to rely on multiple feeders and could instead entrust just one person.


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South Central: Do you have enough hay?

June 21, 2024
Jason Banta

How much hay do you need for this winter? The answer to this question depends on several factors. How long do you expect to feed hay? How big are the cows? Are the cows lactating or not? How much hay will be lost because of storage and feeding losses?


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Meeting the public where they are in their understanding

A willingness to meet the public where they are when it comes to understanding livestock production can go a long way toward developing trust in the industry and the food this industry provides.
May 31, 2024
Jennifer Workman

One of the biggest challenges facing modern society is accurately understanding agriculture and its role in our everyday lives. In an era of information being readily available, it is amazing how quickly that information can be misinterpreted or misunderstood.


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Hart Ranch: Environmental stewardship in progress

For six generations, the Hart family and their cattle have thrived by embracing and working with both the natural and regulatory environment in their northern California home.
May 27, 2024
Heather Smith Thomas

“Each generation has had their unique spin on how to manage the ranch, with different approaches,” Alex Hart says. “We are becoming 21st century agriculturalists, promoting the good work ranchers and land managers do, taking care of the landscape sustainably.”


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South Central: Focus on abundant high-quality forage

May 23, 2024
Jason Banta

Forage for grazing, hay, baleage or silage production is critical for cow-calf operations. Producing quality forage and hay is also important to reduce or eliminate energy and protein supplementation for the cow herd.


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