Avoid botulism, listeriosis risks in small grain baleage
Now is the time to review management practices to prevent possible botulism and listeriosis health risks associated with poor quality small grain baleage.
Balancing income, expenses challenges dairymen
Controlling expenses will continue to be an important factor in both short and long-term profitability of dairy farms.
Some things to know about GMOs
When used wisely, GMOs can alleviate disease and hunger. Educating people about the potential advantages and potential disadvantages of GMOs is important.
Optimistic for a profitable year, with more technology
The dairy industry will continue to modernize with new herd management technology, robotic milkers and automated milk feeding systems.
Managing weeds and alfalfa
Since alfalfa has begun to grow, metribuzin can't be applied to alfalfa this spring, unless you are in an area where plants have not begun to grow.
Bull calf/dairy beef care begins at dairy
Helping get 4-H calves off to a healthy start begins at the dairy. Work with the youth that buy your calves to help them and their calf thrive.
Measure your farm’s financial health
How well each farm would fare through the coming years of substantially lower milk prices would be heavily influenced by the financial health of the farm going in.
Tax reform something to watch in Trump era
Most of the experts are saying we will see the most comprehensive tax reform since the tax reforms of 1986 by President Ronald Reagan.
Be an ambassador of authenticity
Although social media allows us the privilege of expressing our personal emotions, it also provides the opportunity to distort the information.
Will you make CHANGES in ’17?
Change may be necessary in how you view and measure success and how you manage your dairy farm if you want to ensure its survival.
