Tag: farm management
Transitions within the dairy herd
Farm managers should assist dairy animals through transitions within the herd by reducing health risks and promoting longevity and profitability.
Selecting a grazing app that works for you
From field identification for plants to record-keeping and grazing plans, there are many apps to choose from for both iOS and Android systems.
Cutting wheat silage
Wheat can be both a cover crop or a fall pasture, which provides a provisional forage when hay or silage is running out in the summer.
Bashful bull
Bryce Angell crafts a poem about how a bull named Chubby found the courage to breed.
Can red clover revive damaged or declining alfalfa stands?
For some producers across the state, last winter was hard on an established alfalfa hayfield. An option is to improve the stand with perennial grasses.
Management intensive grazing is first step for increased profit
Management intensive grazing is thought to be one of the best ways to maximize grazing capacity. Find out if it's a profitable strategy for your operation.
Stay alert for natural threats to livestock
There are natural challenges that livestock owners can't control. The best defense against these threats from nature is to know what you are up against.
Get weeds under control early
If herbicides are what you need to tackle a problem, consider the temperature and timing and their impact on the product you are using.
Time for pasture ‘spring cleaning’
Walking fence lines, inspecting for weak spots, finding weed stands, setting up rotational grazing patterns and more will help get your pastures ready.
Clean water, air are the essential free nutrients
Prepare now for summer weather by providing additional water tanks and proper airflow for your dairy herd.
