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Dairy Focus: Cold Temperatures Challenge Corn Silage Production   ( 2009-10-13 )

Cold weather can hinder silage production.

Dairy Focus: FARM Program Will Authenticate Dairy Farm Practices   ( 2009-10-06 )

A new program promotes consistency in animal care.

Dairy Focus: Feed Shrink, the Dairy Managers’ Nemesis   ( 2009-09-08 )

Reducing feed loss can lower dairy production costs.

Dairy Focus: Dare to Compare   ( 2009-08-31 )

A survey of 2,194 herds in 17 states looks at dairy cattle health and management.

Dairy Focus: Suicides a Tragic Result of Farm Economy   ( 2009-07-23 )

Help is available for dairy producers dealing with stress.

Dairy Focus: Dealing with Stress   ( 2009-04-02 )

The Cooperatives Working Together Herd Retirement program may be an option for dairy farmers wanting to get out of the milk production business.

Dairy Focus: Economic Conditions Could Get Ugly   ( 2009-02-05 )

The economy likely will get worse before it gets better for dairy producers.

Dairy Focus: MILC Program Renewed   ( 2009-01-15 )

The reauthorized Milk Income Loss Contract Program has some new provisions.

Dairy Focus: Use Feed Strategies to Optimize Profits   ( 2008-08-07 )

Dairy producers have more than one way to feed a cow.

Dairy Focus: Make Better Use of Byproduct Feeds   ( 2008-07-31 )

Byproducts can work in dairy rations, an NDSU dairy expert says.

Dairy Focus: Feedstuff Comparisons Offer Interesting Results   ( 2008-07-24 )

NDSU’s dairy specialist explains ways to evaluate alternative feedstuffs.

Dairy Focus: Cows Do Not Need Corn   ( 2008-07-17 )

Byproduct feeds can replace corn in the dairy cow’s diet.

Dairy Focus: Cutting Feed Costs Has Consequences   ( 2008-06-26 )

Dairy producers need to weigh the pros and cons before altering their cows’ feed ration.

Dairy Focus: Feeding Your Dairy Herd in 2008 a Challenge   ( 2008-06-19 )

NDSU’s dairy specialist offers tips on reducing feed costs.

Dairy Focus: What’s In Your Ration?   ( 2008-06-05 )

Feed bunk management is an important part of controlling feed costs.

Dairy Focus: Some Feed Cost Cutbacks Can Cost You   ( 2008-05-29 )

Replacing or dropping some ingredients from a dairy cow’s diet may not save money in the long run.

Dairy Focus: Is Ethanol an Economic Shock or Agricultural Shift?   ( 2008-05-22 )

The growing ethanol industry may be changing the face of agriculture.

Dairy Focus: Balance Ration to Offset Expensive Corn   ( 2007-10-25 )

NDSU’s dairy specialist offers advice on finding alternatives to corn in the dairy cow’s diet.

Dairy Focus: Coalition Launches Dairy Animal Well-being Effort   ( 2007-10-05 )

A new initiative is aimed at protecting consumer trust in the dairy industry’s commitment to caring for its animals.

Dairy Focus: Water - It’s What You Don’t See That Counts   ( 2007-09-12 )

Routine water analyses can help monitor dairy cattle’s mineral intake.