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Forage testing for the future

July 14, 2022

Joy Hendrix

The case in favor of how valuable a forage test can be is solid and largely undisputed, but how often do those tests need to be performed to be most efficient?

Pennsylvania dairy producers share how they are controlling feed costs in today’s market

June 30, 2022

Emily Barge

With overall feed costs representing anywhere from 35% to 70% of the total costs on a dairy farm, producers have unique strategies for managing feed costs and maintaining forage quality.

3 steps to reduce feed variation on your dairy

February 24, 2022

Joel Pankowski

Dairy producers are in a continuous tug of war, trying to create consistency in an exceedingly inconsistent world. The goal is to create a steady environment for cows even as outside factors are destined to disrupt the calm.

[Podcast] Dry Matter Intake: The most important metric for herd performance

February 22, 2022

There are many metrics that help shine light on a dairy herd’s performance, but one metric that is often overlooked can speak volumes – Dry Matter Intake. In this podcast, we’ll explore the sometimes unseen impact of how much the cows eat can affect health and performance.

Evaluating feed efficiency for your dairy’s profitability

February 7, 2022

Katie Boesche

In dairy cows, feed efficiency is the amount of milk produced per pound of dry matter consumed. In other words, it helps producers understand how efficiently their cows are transforming feed into milk.

33 cents: The elephant of feed costs

December 31, 2021

Paul Dyk

A dime, a nickel, maybe even a penny. Dairy producers and nutritionists go back and forth on cutting feed costs by fractions while optimizing milk production.

Feedbunk management: Ensuring enough feed for all cows

November 24, 2021

Betsy Hicks and Joe Lawrence

Even when producers put up the right quality of feed for a class of cows, ensuring all cows have enough feed is a goal that has a few components to consider.

Winter feeding and management: Don’t let the cold freeze up your dairy’s progress this winter

November 22, 2021

Tamilee Nennich Adolph

Heat stress is a topic regularly addressed for dairy farms as it causes detrimental impacts each year. On the other end of the spectrum is cold stress, a subject that isn’t talked about as regularly but one that can still create some challenges for farms.

Take steps to limit clostridia

October 25, 2021

Tom Rehberger

Managing the welfare and resiliency of cows on a dairy involves a series of routine daily tasks, such as feeding, milking and general herd care.

9 best practices when renewing or adopting feed management technology

October 8, 2021

Jon Rasmussen

Exploring options and selecting management software, programs and tools for your farm can become overwhelming in short order.

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