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Sept. 19 2024
Every farmer, at one point or another, deals with some case of lameness within the herd
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Sept. 16 2024
Whether your goal is to reduce odor and greenhouse gas emissions, minimize manure pathogens, add a new revenue source, participate in developing carbon markets, or take advantage of all these benefits...
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Sept. 16 2024
People say that there’s always room for improvement. Notably, the dairy industry has proven this statement true, continuously raising the bar by making environmental progress
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Sept. 16 2024
Scientific inquiry is a journey, not a destination. We all learn this at some point in our education, but sometimes we need a reminder
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Sept. 5 2024
The quickly retreating long days of summer are the main culprit for pinkeye infections in cattle due to greater fly pressure around the face and pasture access potentially causing physical trauma to the...
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Sept. 5 2024
Weather curveballs were thrown this year in the Midwest as farmers experienced a very wet spring
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Sept. 5 2024
Food allergies and intolerances continue to be a concern for a significant portion of American consumers
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Aug. 29 2024
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a type of avian influenza virus that was first detected in dairy cattle in March 2024
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Aug. 29 2024
What is the value of a health monitoring technology system? That’s the one million question dairy farmers must weigh when determining if a given tool will be a good fit for their herd
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Aug. 26 2024
Strategies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions have been widely sought after by many industry sectors
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Aug. 22 2024
I was recently asked what significant changes I have seen in calf nutrition and growth over my nearly 35-year career at the University of Illinois
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Aug. 22 2024
A lot goes into producing good quality forage prior to harvesting, but what happens after harvest determines the pace for the year ahead
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Aug. 20 2024
I was recently asked what significant changes I have seen in calf nutrition and growth over my nearly 35-year career at the University of Illinois
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Aug. 19 2024
As a dairy owner, getting a professional appraisal is the best way to know the value of your land and buildings, both separately and as a whole
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Aug. 15 2024
The outlook for milk prices and dairy farm margins looks favorable into 2025, but will this momentum be maintained?
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Aug. 15 2024
Milk and dairy products supply 13 essential nutrients, including three that continue to be identified as nutrients of public health concern: calcium, potassium, and vitamin D
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Aug. 1 2024
Farming can be one of the most mentally exhausting careers. Let’s face it, the markets and weather are unpredictable, and we place our hopes and dreams on prayer and hard work
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July 29 2024
Calfhood diseases can significantly affect heifer replacement rates, short-term profitability, and long-term sustainability
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July 29 2024
Soil fertility has come a long way over the years
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July 24 2024
Record high heat has tracked throughout our nation this summer, and farms must operate no matter the weather conditions