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Dairy Focus: Use Feed Strategies to Optimize Profits
Dairy producers have more than one way to feed a cow.
Dairy Focus: Make Better Use of Byproduct Feeds
Byproducts can work in dairy rations, an NDSU dairy expert says.
Dairy Focus: Feedstuff Comparisons Offer Interesting Results
NDSU’s dairy specialist explains ways to evaluate alternative feedstuffs.
Dairy Focus: Cows Do Not Need Corn
Byproduct feeds can replace corn in the dairy cow’s diet.
Dairy Focus: Cutting Feed Costs Has Consequences
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
NDSU’s dairy specialist offers tips on reducing feed costs.
Dairy Focus: What’s In Your Ration?
Feed bunk management is an important part of controlling feed costs.
Dairy Focus: Some Feed Cost Cutbacks Can Cost You
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?
The growing ethanol industry may be changing the face of agriculture.
Dairy Focus: Balance Ration to Offset Expensive Corn
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
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
Routine water analyses can help monitor dairy cattle’s mineral intake.
Dairy Focus: Maximize Quality and Quantity of Dairy Forages
Maximizing forage quantity and quality is a balancing act.
Dairy Focus: Ethanol Production Byproducts Nutritious Animal Feed
NDSU’s dairy specialist offers advice on feeding distillers grains to dairy cattle.
Dairy Focus: Study the Economics of Distillers Feeds
Feed value and shipping distance help determine whether distillers grains are a good source of food for dairy cattle.
Dairy Focus: Distillers Grains Can Contribute to Performance and Cost
Distillers grains can be a good protein supplement for dairy cattle.
Dairy Focus: Manage Wet Byproducts to Prevent Spoilage
NDSU’s dairy specialist provides tips on storing wet distillers grains.
Dairy Focus: Extend the Shelf Life of Wet Distillers Grains
NDSU's dairy specialist offers tips on preserving distillers grains.
Dairy Focus: Alternative Renewable Fuel Synergies Create Potential for Northern Plains
North Dakota is in a good position to benefit from the production of alternative, renewable fuels.
Dairy Focus: Why Feed Byproducts?
NDSU’s Extension dairy specialist helps producers decide whether feeding byproducts is the right option for them.
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Biofuel Economics: Biofuel Economics: The Importance of Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in New Biofuel Legislation  (2008-09-25)  It is quite possible that future prices of ethanol will vary, depending on the fuel source used to heat the ethanol plant.  FULL STORY
BeefTalk: BeefTalk: Coins or Calves, I Guess It's the Law  (2008-10-02)  The application of mandatory country of origin labeling is changing the way we do business.   FULL STORY
Hortiscope: Hortiscope  (2008-10-02)  Ron Smith answers questions about the world of plants, trees and gardens.  FULL STORY
Livestock Market Advisor: Market Advisor: COOL Recordkeeping Now Necessary Part of Livestock Marketing  (2008-09-11)  The USDA has issued an Interim Final Rule for the implementation of Country of Origin Labeling and is taking comments until Sept. 30.  FULL STORY
Prairie Fare: Prairie Fare: Indulge Your Sweet Tooth in Moderation  (2008-10-02)  You might be wondering why someone in the nutrition field just admitted to drinking pop of any kind.  FULL STORY
 
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