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Hot cows hate hot feed: How to prevent contamination and boost ROI

It is critical to understand the risks associated with unstable heating feed and take appropriate steps to minimize issues to maximize cow health and profitability.
May 25, 2023
Tony Hall

Rising temperatures in summer months are challenging for highly productive cows, and this is exacerbated if feed is unstable, heating and spoiling during feeding. Not only do hot cows hate hot feed, but hot feed is spoiling, becoming increasingly contaminated with “bad actor” microbes, which ultimately depresses intake, performance and profitability.


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You can teach an old dog new tricks

When it comes to alternative forages, look outside normal methods of processing to maximize the potential. Research has shown that proper berry processing in sorghum silages can be a key to unlocking more starch.
May 17, 2023
Katie Raver

We’ve all heard the proverb “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” implying that once we become accustomed to doing something one way we are hesitant to change. However, when evaluating corn silage processing score (CSPS) or kernel processing score (KPS), this may not apply. 


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Making cover crops work in the Northeast: Termination strategies for success

March 13, 2023
Kirsten Workman, Heather Darby, Matthew Ryan, and Aaron Ristow

According to the 2017 USDA Agriculture Census, Northeast farms are planting over one million acres of cover crops, and momentum for this conservation practice continues to grow because of its crop, soil, and environmental benefit.


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Alfalfa-grass mixes increase forage quality to support high-producing dairy cows

March 13, 2023
Rink Tacoma-Fogal, Debbie J. Cherney, and Jerry H. Cherney

Seeding alfalfa with a grass produces a mixed forage with higher neutral detergent fiber digestibility (NDFD), important for high-producing dairy cows.


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Herbicide-resistant weed management strategies

March 11, 2023
Mike Hunter

One or more herbicide resistant weed specie can be found in every state in the Northeast and are present in major crop production areas across the country.


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Cover crop or winter forage?

It doesn’t really matter what you call them – cover crops or winter forages – as long as the attention to detail for the CCPs is tailored to the crop.
February 13, 2023
Keith A. Bryan and Kimberley Morrill

What does it matter whether we call it a cover crop or winter forage?


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Dairy forage and grazing research: Practical insights

Dairy herd grazing requires knowledge not only of the dietary needs of milk-producing cows but also of plant growth and soil health.
November 15, 2022
Tamara Scully

Dairy grazing isn’t a simple science. Putting the milking herd on pasture involves more than providing access to grass. It’s a multifaceted system that involves the health and productivity of animals, plants and soil.


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Making silage that suits the rumen

Producing high-quality corn silage requires planting the right varieties, harvesting and storing at full potential, but is the product right for the rumen?
September 19, 2022
Ben Saylor

In most areas of the country, corn silage makes up a large percentage of a dairy cow’s diet. Producing high-quality corn silage is a process that involves several important steps. It starts with planting the right varieties that combine yield potential with ideal traits related to nutrient concentrations and digestibility.



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Healthy cows face hidden aflatoxin challenges

The reduction of aflatoxin challenges that create health and production drags starts in the field.
September 9, 2022
Devan Paulus Compart

It comes as a surprise when some of your herd’s top performers drop off in milk. Nothing has changed regarding cow management, and you verify the diet is still high quality.


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Shopping your silage piles

A major ration component is forage, and the nutrient content of these forages is frequently unknown until the pile, bunker or silo is opened.
September 9, 2022
Katie Raver

When following a recipe, it's often necessary to grab the correct ingredients at the store in order to get the optimal desired outcome. Similar to whipping up a cake or mixing your favorite dry rub, creating a dairy ration requires specific ingredients.



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