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30 Minutes: Robotic milking webinars
Marcia Endres and Jim Salfer interview dairy producers who have robotic milking systems for an overview of their operation followed by audience Q&A. Watch past webinars on our YouTube channel.
U of M Extension Alfalfa Harvest Alert Program boosts dairy production, helps farmers manage resources
Farmers could consider using low-lignin alfalfa within dairy rations as a source of more highly digestible fiber than corn silage.
Practical, cost-effective strategies to optimize dairy cow rations, which can have a significant impact on herd health and productivity.
Research on affordable nutrition for long-lived cows helps organic operations survive
A reversed SWOT analysis, or TOWS, can help you identify new business opportunities and recognize potential threats before they become a problem.
With a variety of skills and experience, often hard-won through working for others, Latinos look for ways to lower barriers to ownership.
Sustainability is not a single metric, but rather a set of attitudes, practices and systems that reduce the environmental burden and waste from a system. The recent Minnesota Nutrition Conference focused on opportunities and challenges associated with improving the sustainability of livestock operations.
Robotic milking is a great choice for many farmers. It is worth thinking about if your goals and management style will lead to success.
Discussions aid understanding of high-tech dairy systems, cow health, and the farm’s bottom line.
Feed costs have increased dramatically, and futures indicate they will remain high throughout 2022. There are practices that may help lower feed costs without affecting performance.