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Drought-Stressed Corn Silage: What You Can Expect

Jul 28, 2021

The 2021 growing season has been quite variable in many parts of the country. As of late July, crops being grown for livestock feed have been experiencing moderate to severe drought stress in several geographical areas...READ MORE ›

Grouping strategies to maximize efficiency

By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D., Jul 21, 2021

Strategically grouping cows on the farm can result in efficiencies and benefits. It can allow for improved cow health,…READ MORE ›

Options for mitigating vice behaviors

By Luke Swalla, M.S., Jul 20, 2021

While the pork industry is very good at gathering data on productivity to drive progress, vice behavior is one problem…READ MORE ›

Calf Success: Mycotoxins: Not just a dairy cow issue

By Ellan Dufour, M.S., Jun 28, 2021

It is well-known in the dairy industry that mycotoxins are not to be taken lightly. Mycotoxins take advantage of the…READ MORE ›

Optimizing genetic potential with creep feed

By Tyler Melroe, M.S., Jun 08, 2021

Weaning weight is an important indicator of a ranch’s output, as it can serve as a gauge of what that cow herd produced…READ MORE ›

Strategies to capitalize on higher market prices when facing summer heat and lower feed intake

By Henrique Cemin, Ph.D., May 17, 2021

It is well-known that hog prices in the United States have a predictable seasonal pattern, with prices peaking in the…READ MORE ›

Evaluating feed costs during times of high commodity prices

By Jon Pretz, PH.D., May 12, 2021

Increasing ingredient costs have wreaked havoc across the dairy industry, leading to elevated ration costs not seen in…READ MORE ›

Water quality and concerns for beef cattle

By Josh Stroh, M.S., Apr 12, 2021

Water is the most critical nutrient but often overlooked for its importance and contribution to animal nutrition.…READ MORE ›

Minimizing wild yeast in 2021 silages

By Ben Jensen, Mar 30, 2021

Silage is not immune to the many challenges we face on the farm, and the risks begin before it even becomes silage.…READ MORE ›

The cost of delaying first calving

By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D., Mar 23, 2021

Since heifer-rearing costs represent the second-greatest cost to the dairy (behind feed costs for the lactating herd),…READ MORE ›