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Nov. 22 2024
Applying manure to soil during the fall provides the soil with nutrients for the upcoming year
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Nov. 20 2024
The dairy industry continually seeks innovations that optimize economic returns while ensuring the sustained productivity of herds
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Nov. 14 2024
The calf program has often been relegated to a lower priority for the dairy business as it is a current expense with a delayed impact on future income
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Oct. 25 2024
From hand-written 4x6 paper note cards and breeding wheels to cowside data entry and real-time performance alerts, dairy farm technology has come a long way
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Oct. 17 2024
The conclusion of harvest is often marked by manure application to farm fields
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Sept. 26 2024
Milk prices are high right now, and the upward trend seems to have not reached a ceiling
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Sept. 2 2024
Phosphorous is a key element in our everyday lives
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Aug. 29 2024
As the dog days of summer slowly come to an end, the importance of colostrum management does not
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July 18 2024
Rising phosphorus levels within field soil has been a topic of concern, particularly in some dairy regions of the country
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July 9 2024
Metritis, one of the most common fresh cow diseases, can be costly to the health of individual cows and the overall productivity of dairy operations, especially in today’s environment
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May 27 2024
While you may already use herd management software, there is always room for improvement, even for the most efficient dairies
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May 13 2024
Feeding and managing cows in a robotic milking systemPresented by: Jim Salfer, an extension educator with the University of MinnesotaSponsored by AMS Galaxy. Learn about feeding and manageme
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April 25 2024
A few decades ago, dairy producers primarily focused on milk price when it came to managing their risk
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April 8 2024
Mannheimia haemolytica is one of the leading causes of respiratory disease in cattle
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April 1 2024
The end of the short winter signals the beginning of prolonged warm days, prompting dairy farmers to evaluate their heat stress management plan
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March 15 2024
For the third year, the Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference hosted an on-farm fall field day to provide another opportunity for the dairy industry to come together and exchange ideas
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Feb. 16 2024
Lung ultrasound can be used to answer a multitude of questions regarding respiratory health in calves
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Jan. 19 2024
A productive cow isn’t always a profitable cow. A profitable cow performs in milk volume and quality, breeds back quickly and experiences few health events