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Looking for the Best Price on Whole Cottonseed? Get to Know a Supplier and Layer In Contract

Looking for the Best Price on Whole Cottonseed? Get to Know a Supplier and Layer In Contract. Article and photos provided by Cotton Incorporated. Beef producer Terry Quam knows that success comes down to how well you take care of your cattle. On his 240-head purebred Angus operation in Wisconsin, he adds...

Feed Additives for Dairy Cows

Feed Additives for Dairy Cows. By Heather Smith Thomas.  There are a number of feed additives commonly used in dairies.  Dr. Peter Erickson, Extension Dairy Specialist, University of New Hampshire, says the first important thing about feed additives is that they have to be cost effective.  “...

Colostrum Management of Goat Kids

Colostrum Management of Goat Kids. By Michelle Buckley, DVM, MS, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Raising quality youngstock is an investment in the future of your herd. Appropriate nutrition is one of the most basic ways that we can set kids up for a healthy and productive life. While some...

Forage Crops: Fresh Grass for High Producing Dairy Cows

Forage Crops: Fresh Grass for High Producing Dairy Cows. By Heather Smith Thomas. Feeding green grass to dairy cows is nothing new, but recent innovations have made it easier to add to diets of high-producing cows.  A new practice that began on several large dairy farms in Wisconsin is proving efficient...

Advanced Preservative Systems: Offering the Perfect Forage Solutions

Advanced Preservative Systems: Offering the Perfect Forage Solutions. By Maura Keller. With more than 30 years of serving the agriculture and cattle industry as a dairy nutritionist, Dan Armstrong, owner of Advanced Preservative Systems, understands the importance of keeping forage fresh. Not only does fresh...

Sorghum Partners® is an Elite Brand Specializing in High Performance Seed for the Dairy and Cattle Industries

Sorghum Partners® is an Elite Brand Specializing in High Performance Seed for the Dairy and Cattle Industries. Article courtesy of S&W Seed Company. We operate one of the largest global breeding programs for grain, silage, and forage sorghum hybrids. Our brand is known for industry-leading traits and...

Research on Seaweed as a Cattle Feed Additive to Reduce Methane

Research on Seaweed as a Cattle Feed Additive to Reduce Methane. By Heather Smith Thomas. With the push to reduce methane gas production (and other greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, as a way to combat climate change), a lot of attention has been focused on cattle—since methane is produced in the...

How Do I Know When It's Time to Harvest My Corn for Silage

How Do I Know When It's Time to Harvest My Corn for Silage.  Timing is Key When Harvesting Quality Corn Silage.  Here's How to Make Sure You're Hitting that Window of Opportunity.  By Casey GuindonProper harvest timing is key when it comes to storing high quality corn silage. Optimum...
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American Dairymen April 2023

In This IssueDairy Herd Health – Importance of Working with a VeterinarianHoof Health ManagementCleaning and Disinfection on the Dairy FarmRegular Replacement of Liners: A Great Idea!Ease of Mind with smaXtecRE-...

American Dairymen March 2023

Improving Spring Pastures for DairiesCalving Pen Design and Management Crucial for Dam and Calf SuccessColostrum Management for Dairy CalvesPBI Parlor Systems: Standing the Test of TimeSolutions for Five Common Fly...

American Dairymen February 2023

Feed Additives for Dairy CowsIs Calving Stressful in Dairy Cows?Manure Management: All Important for Today’s DairiesControlling the Flow of Milk is a Crucial Key to Reducing Nutritional Diarrhea and Poor...

American Dairymen January 2023

In This IssueHow to Prevent Scours in Dairy CalvesTips for Winterizing your Calf Cares and ManagersForage Crops: Fresh Grass for High Producing Dairy CowsIntroducing the MagStreamPBI Parlor Systems: Standing the Test of...
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