Barry Visser - Dairy Star - Sauk Centre, MN

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Corn silage is a moving target

Friday, November 25, 2022 10:52 AM

The 2022 corn silage harvest is in the rearview mirror. The dry fall provided an ideal harvest window for many growers and allowed them to achieve dry matter targets.

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Calf management tips in preparation for winter

Saturday, October 29, 2022 1:53 PM

As fall harvest progresses and the days get shorter, we know cold stress is just around the corner. Special attention should be given to the most delicate group of animals on the dairy: newborn calves.

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Precautions with fall cutting alfalfa

Monday, September 26, 2022 1:16 PM

As we welcome the official start of fall this week, alfalfa decision-making is in the rearview mirror for some.

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Do not miss the chance to make good corn silage

Monday, August 29, 2022 10:33 AM

Most corn planting happened two to four weeks later than normal thanks to April rains and below-average temperatures.

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Six management priorities for a farm’s financial success

Monday, July 25, 2022 10:45 AM

High milk prices have been overshadowed by skyrocketing costs for nearly all inputs on dairy operations, including feed, labor, fertilizer and fuel.

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Maximize first-cutting alfalfa quality

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 9:07 AM

Every growing season is different, and this spring is no exception. Excluding a few bursts of summer-like temperatures, cooler weather has blanketed much of the Midwest.

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Controlling flies on dairy farms

Monday, April 25, 2022 9:02 AM

Now is the time to make fly control plans for your operation. Flies are a nuisance to farm workers and animals, transmit disease and cause significant economic loss.

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Developing a champion show heifer

Saturday, March 26, 2022 3:54 PM

For many youth and adults alike, spring and summer mean an occasional break from the daily routine to head to cattle shows and exhibit their best animals.

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Dairy beef crosses have our attention

Friday, February 25, 2022 7:33 PM

Many dairy farms have begun breeding a portion of their herd to beef bulls to produce calves for beef production.

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Winter ventilation in calf barns

Sunday, January 30, 2022 12:16 PM

Recent temperature fluctuations have presented challenges for calf raisers across the Midwest and many farms have seen an uptick in respiratory issues.

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