Dairy Blog

Drought-Stressed Corn Silage: What You Can Expect

By Bruce Ziegler, 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…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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

Calf Success: How do our heifers measure up? Comparing University of Minnesota–Waseca heifers to industry benchmarks

By Ellan Dufour, M.S., Feb 16, 2021

heifers represent the future potential of a dairy operation. Raising heifers is costly and labor-intensive, so…READ MORE ›

Dairy efficiency by the numbers

By Jon Pretz, PH.D., Jan 14, 2021

As a dairy producer, you should evaluate and analyze your farm from many viewpoints on a regular basis. Farms that…READ MORE ›

After Harvest Forage Evaluation: Fall Forage Audits

By Ben Jensen, Dec 08, 2020

Farmers love what they do, and whether they realize it or not, each one lives for the harvest — not just crop farmers…READ MORE ›