Dairy Blog

Summer fly preparations for your dairy

By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D., May 15, 2023

With the cooler temperatures we have been having in much of the upper Midwest, fly control may seem like the last thing…READ MORE ›

Bunk stability preparations

By Ben Jensen, Apr 25, 2023

A total mixed ration (TMR) diet has long been used to consistently offer a high-quality mix to ruminants. It allows…READ MORE ›

High-oleic soybeans: A protein consideration for lactating dairy cattle rations

By Jon Pretz, PH.D., Mar 10, 2023

Incorporating soybeans and their byproducts into dairy cattle rations is a fairly common practice throughout the United…READ MORE ›

Calf Success: Mitigating Young Calf Stressors

By Ellan Dufour, M.S., Feb 26, 2023

What’s stressful to a young dairy calf? I think we all know the answer: almost everything. From the birthing process to…READ MORE ›

Assessing the 2022 Corn Silage Quality

By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D., Jan 09, 2023

The 2022 corn silage harvest has been completed, and this year’s crop is now either in storage or being fed. Dry…READ MORE ›

Where is the corn?

By Ben Jensen, Nov 28, 2022

After another fantastic fall harvest, it is now time to sit back and start collecting data from this year’s crop to…READ MORE ›

Minimize the effects of cold stress on your herd this winter

By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D., Nov 21, 2022

Since autumn was so mild in the upper Midwest this year, it seems hard to believe, but the truth is unavoidable: Winter…READ MORE ›

Ensure your calves reach their full potential with Blueprint®

By Ellan Dufour, M.S., Oct 31, 2022

When it comes to raising great replacement heifers, our goal is simple: maximize performance while supporting optimal…READ MORE ›

In-organic vs. Organic: Which trace mineral form are your dairy animals eating?

By Jon Pretz, PH.D., Sep 12, 2022

When visiting dairy producers, I am always curious to learn more about their feeding programs. One area I make a point…READ MORE ›