Dairy Blog

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 ›

Combating wild yeast in dairy rations

By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D., Nov 25, 2020

Dairymen strive to successfully grow and harvest high-quality forages that can then be used as the basis for the…READ MORE ›

Calf Success: New recommendations on passive immunity in dairy calves

By Ellan Dufour, M.S., Oct 21, 2020

Passive immunity in dairy calves is evaluated by measuring the serum total protein (STP) within the first 1 to 7 days…READ MORE ›

Understanding the process of corn silage fermentation and starch availability

By Jon Pretz, PH.D., Sep 23, 2020

It is well-known that once corn silage is harvested and ensiled, it takes some time before the silage will reach its…READ MORE ›

Small-grain forages in lactating dairy cow rations

By Ben Jensen, Aug 04, 2020

In many parts of the U.S., small-grain forages are increasing in popularity and can make excellent feed for milk cow…READ MORE ›