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Understand dietary fiber lingo

Thursday, July 12, 2018 11:30 AM

Have you looked at a forage lab analysis lately? On it you’ll find numerous fiber values that go well beyond the days of crude fiber.

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Wide swaths benefit alfalfa

Tuesday, May 29, 2018 8:54 AM

A year ago, I shared comments in this column illustrating the value of harvesting top-quality alfalfa silage both for your cows and your pocketbook.

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Raising, feeding a champion show heifer

Monday, April 30, 2018 9:33 AM

Temperatures closer to average and most of the snow disappearing remind many of us that the summer show season is just around the corner.

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Start early for effective fly control

Sunday, March 25, 2018 10:14 AM

Parasites and insects can negatively impact dairy cattle performance and profitability.

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Cold stress in dairy cows

Monday, February 26, 2018 10:42 AM

Timing for this column is a bit delayed as the days are getting longer and we’ve recently seen a few days above freezing.

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Feeding strategies without BST

Tuesday, December 26, 2017 10:01 AM

I want to start by wishing all the readers a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

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Byproduct feed for dairy cattle

Tuesday, October 31, 2017 10:51 AM

Feed costs are the largest expense on most dairies. In addition to lower feed costs, byproducts can be used to increase the nutrient density in a dairy ration and extend forage or grain inventory.

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Maximize starch digestibility throughout corn harvest

Monday, September 25, 2017 12:44 PM

Many producers have completed corn silage harvest or are nearing that point. What is your plan for the remaining corn in the fields?

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Prepare for corn silage harvest

Monday, August 28, 2017 4:55 AM

Fewer daylight hours and cooler nights remind us corn silage harvest will be here soon.

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Benefits of amino acid balancing

Monday, July 24, 2017 5:05 AM

The concept of amino acid balancing is nothing new to the dairy industry. The tools needed to effectively balance amino acid dairy rations have been readily available for more than 10 years.

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