Working outdoors will always be unpredictable, and the narrow window of time when applying manure means there is less time to wait for good ground conditions. With heavy equipment and variable field environments, there are steps that can be taken to minimize damage to field during slurry application. 

Moisture matters – and so does method. Baleage is changing the game for forage harvest.

Winter dysentery is unpredictable but inevitable; daily use of a proven probiotic supports healthy, productive herds and helps maintain normal GI function.

En salle de traite, la surveillance des vaches, de l’équipement et, dans une certaine mesure, de l’environnement, fait partie intégrante de la routine de traite. Elle est effectuée par les employés de la salle de traite lorsqu’ils préparent les trayeuses et les positionnent sur les trayons desquels ont été tirés et jetés les premiers jets. En traite automatisée, il est important de mettre en place des routines quotidiennes pour surveiller les points de contrôle de la qualité du lait par d’autres moyens.

Sometimes it seems as if beef producers are faced with a million details to attend to in order to make a ranch successful and cattle happy and healthy. Selenium is one of those details.

Although many farmers want to preserve their family legacy, they also need to consider their needs in retirement. Effective succession planning can balance these needs, but because of legal, financial and operational complexities, it’s important to approach this issue with a comprehensive framework.

Grazing distribution isn’t just about weather and terrain – it’s also about the cattle and vegetation.

I have had many conversations with my clients about past emotional conversations and assisting them in preparing for an upcoming conversation they fear may become emotional. This article is to assist you in preparing to succeed as a supervisor in those conversations.