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Check the list twice on manure management
Published on February 29, 2012
Not satisfied with manure nutrients in your corn crop? Check this list to locate the weak link. -
The path to increased profit part 2: specific strategies
Published on February 28, 2012
Dairy producers need to be ever vigilant to increase dairy profitability. -
DAIReXNET webinar addresses farm animal welfare audits
Published on February 28, 2012
An overview of farm animal welfare audit programs recently was presented by James Reynolds through a DAIReXNET webinar. -
Crop risk management options expanded for Michigan growers
Published on February 28, 2012
Trend Adjustment Yields option for crop insurance has many alternatives that can help cover some risks faced by today’s farm producer. -
Dairy Market Update, February 2012
Published on February 24, 2012
Dairy fundamentals point to a weaker market with downside price risk. -
Manure setbacks, how far is far enough?
Published on February 24, 2012
Injected or immediately incorporated manure is always a good idea, but when surface applying be sure manure does not reach surface waters. -
Raising dairy steer calves for profitable beef production
Published on February 24, 2012
Dairy steer calves can be an economically viable enterprise on dairy farms or as a stand-alone beef production operation. Current beef prices offer opportunities raise dairy steer calves up to various weights at economical cost of production levels. -
Cull dairy cows decrease replacement costs
Published on February 24, 2012
High beef prices for cull cows can offset dairy cow replacement costs for farms. Producers have an opportunity to cull more stringently to reduce cost of production and improve herd health. -
Colostrum is liquid gold for newborn calves
Published on February 9, 2012
Colostrum makes the difference in life and death for calves. -
Cleaning overwinter sites for cattle
Published on February 7, 2012
The unusual break in weather may provide time to begin spring cleaning early.