How Nutrient Metabolism Influences the Immune System In this fourth episode of the immune system series, Dr. Barry Bradford from Kansas State University looks into how nutrient metabolism influences the...
DHIA milk sample-based method is 91 percent accurate identifying herd prevalence. Next to mastitis, perhaps no subclinical health problem is as common, as unseen (if not outright ignored) or as costly...
While cropland values in Ohio increased in each of the past three years, several factors, including continued low interest rates, low debt-to-asset ratios and lower profit margins, are likely going to...
In difficult economic times, we become better managers. Shrink is one area where we can tighten our belts. Dairy rations are balanced on the cents per cow that an ingredient will add to or cut from a feed...
Hints to help you save time and computer space. Ah, a clean desk. No piles of brochures and papers surrounding your computer. Few farm offices can claim a pristine desk appearance much less a decluttered...
Keep fresh cows "fresher" by identifying high risk cows early on. The high-risk fresh cow: She's older (third lactation or greater), had a difficult calving and is battling lameness. She had a longer lactation...
16 Legislators, Senators Show off their Dairy Showing Skills at Farm Show Representative Gillespie Group Photo The Center for Dairy Excellence and PennAg Industries held its 6th VIP Legislative Dairy Showmanship...
Wednesday, May 6-Friday, May 8 (includes pre-conference date) Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites MSP Airport-Mall of America Registration is now open for the 2015 Minnesota Dairy Health Conference! The University...
Jeff Hoeger recently joined the Vita Plus staff as a dairy nutritionist. Based in eastern Iowa, Hoeger will work with dairy producers and offer nutrition consulting and ration formulation services. He...
The Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (TIPA) extended through December 31, 2014, a wide variety of tax breaks, including many tax credits - which are particularly valuable because they reduce taxes dollar-for-dollar....
There were some surprises in who signed up for the Dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP-Dairy), according to figures announced recently by USDA. The biggest surprise is who didn't sign up: almost half...
The Boards of Lone Star Milk Producers Inc. and Hoogwegt U.S., Inc. have approved forming a new joint venture company to build a plant in the Texas Panhandle that will produce specialty dairy ingredients....
Kooima Company is continually working to improve customer service with the addition of a 45,000 square foot warehouse and shipping area. Once finished this addition will be 60' tall and fully automated...
Digi-Star will introduce the new Grain Tracker app at the 2015 National Farm Machinery Show held February 11-14 in Louisville, Ky. The Grain Tracker app will give producers full functionality of the GT...
A classic game, Jenga tests players' ability to strategically remove blocks from a sturdy tower. One by one, blocks are pulled until the stack comes crashing down. The individual with the steadiest hand...
"I'm fine." How many times have family members commented when a loved one looks under the weather and got that response? I venture a lot if you deal with farmers. They are the "no excuses, gotta get work...
Bio S.I. will be presenting at the World Ag Expo on February 12th at 1:45PM in the Seminar Center Soil is the foundation upon which the nation's entire agricultural and economic system has been built....
The 2015 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit that is hosted by The Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania and the Center for Dairy Excellence and the two week countdown is underway. Many producers and organizations...
Meat is a diet staple for many Americans, yet some parts of the country tend to be more meaty than others. In a nonscientific study, cable news channel CNN created a list of the top 12 meatiest cities...
New Input Management Service Puts Productivity and Risk Management into Planting Plans DuPont Pioneer is expanding Encirca? services to help growers maximize plant stands and yield potential by providing...
