Dry Cow Management
Caring for cows in their off-season
A little downtime goes a long way in improving a dairy cow’s future lactation. The care and nutrition cows...
A1 vs A2
What’s the difference between the proteins in milk?
In today’s dairy industry, some consumers are beginning to ask what the difference is between A1 milk...
Stocking Up For Cooler Days
Experts recommend producers prepare pastures for fall and winter
Though most farmers were able to put up plenty of hay this spring, due to the...
High cattle prices boost equipment sales
Where there’s grass, cow/calf producers are making good money. Based on prices the week of April 25, Sterling Marketing in Vale, Ore., estimated the margin in 2015 at $541 per calf, and said it was $548 in 2014.
The Registration Game
To the untrained eye, every field of grazing cattle looks the same. But for producers, the differences are vast. Specifically, there are important distinctions between a registered and commercial herd.
Farmland Offers a Stable Asset
Farmland can have more than a monetary value
Having grown up on a farm in Western Kansas, I was privileged to experience what most farm...
A Discussion on Distillers Grains
The word “ethanol” has created quite a buzz in years past, but the rise of the ethanol industry has affected more than just our choices at the pump. The results have also opened up some opportunities to cattle producers. When considering feeding ethanol by-products, how distillers grains are purchased, stored and fed by the farmer is the nuts and bolts of making this process work.
Understanding Mastitis
If a dairy farmer’s milk looks odd, it’s time to check for mastitis.
AI Brings Benefits to Livestock Production
The use of AI and ET allows producers access to a vast network of genetics
Artificial insemination (AI) in livestock provides many benefits to producers...
