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Making it in the Jersey market – Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch

April 19, 2021

Jaclyn De Candio

With lots of prayers and strategizing, the de Graaf family took a leap of faith in 1995.

Overcoming chemical storage mistakes

April 1, 2021

Jaclyn De Candio

Chemicals used in forage production – namely pesticides and herbicides – represent a significant investment. Despite the impressive price tag, they are far from indestructible.

Getting the most out of fly tags

March 24, 2021

Jaclyn De Candio

Fly management is no small component of herd health. Limiting them reduces disease, increases animal comfort and allows greater efficiency.

Opportunities abound with wheat silage

March 1, 2021

Jaclyn De Candio

Small-grain silages are among the favorite choices of beef and dairy producers, for several reasons. They offer a great way to feed high-quality grains without the hassle of mixing complicated rations and extensive feed processing.

Why have semen sales gone through the roof?

February 24, 2021

Jaclyn De Candio

There’s no denying the numbers – frozen beef semen sales are on the rise in a big way. Not only has this influenced dairy producers, it’s also having an impact on the marketing of specific breeds and their associations.

Beef bulls and dairy cows: How the beef industry has responded to a growing market

February 24, 2021

Jaclyn De Candio

There’s no question about it: Beef-on-dairy breeding is red-hot right now. Stud companies are not the only ones catering their beef inventories toward dairy customers.

The rundown of ryegrass

February 1, 2021

Jaclyn De Candio

Ryegrass is a popular cool-season choice for pastures and hay mixes, known for its rapid growth rate, high yields and nutrient-dense content.

Getting the most out of GE-EPDs in cattle marketing

January 25, 2021

Jaclyn De Candio

Genomics, in addition to being a powerful decision-making tool, is finding a new home in cattle marketing.

Selective dry cow treatment can be effective and reduce antibiotic usage

January 19, 2021

Jaclyn De Candio

In response to industry and consumer calls for more judicious antibiotic use, additional research has gone into selective dry cow treatment (SDCT).

Are reporting birthweights still necessary?

December 24, 2020

Jaclyn De Candio

Accurate data is pivotal for sound decision-making and improvement, especially when dealing with animal genetics.

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