http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news Archive of Dairy Focus columns daily 1 2007-06-05T15:42:00Z http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-cold-temperatures-challenge-corn-silage-production Cold weather can hinder silage production. No publisher ecrawford crops-corn livestock-forage crops-silage weather crops-management crops-forage livestock-dairy 2009-10-13T14:51:59Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-farm-program-will-authenticate-dairy-farm-practices A new program promotes consistency in animal care. No publisher ecrawford livestock-nutrition livestock-management livestock-dairy livestock-general farm-management livestock-safety 2009-10-06T19:28:38Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-feed-shrink-the-dairy-managers2019-nemesis Reducing feed loss can lower dairy production costs. No publisher ecrawford livestock-nutrition livestock-dairy crops-corn livestock-management farm-management 2009-09-08T16:28:48Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-dare-to-compare A survey of 2,194 herds in 17 states looks at dairy cattle health and management. No publisher ecrawford livestock-dairy livestock-management livestock-safety 2009-08-31T17:32:05Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-suicides-a-tragic-result-of-farm-economy Help is available for dairy producers dealing with stress. No publisher ecrawford livestock-dairy mental health farm-financial farm-management 2009-07-23T14:52:57Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-dealing-with-stress The Cooperatives Working Together Herd Retirement program may be an option for dairy farmers wanting to get out of the milk production business. No publisher ecrawford livestock-management environment weather farm-financial livestock-dairy disasters farm-management 2009-04-02T20:27:13Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-economic-conditions-could-get-ugly The economy likely will get worse before it gets better for dairy producers. No publisher ecrawford livestock-management livestock-dairy farm-financial financial management farm-management 2009-02-05T19:27:51Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-milc-program-renewed The reauthorized Milk Income Loss Contract Program has some new provisions. No publisher ecrawford livestock-management farm-financial financial management livestock-dairy livestock-general farm-management 2009-01-15T21:17:23Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-use-feed-strategies-to-optimize-profits Dairy producers have more than one way to feed a cow. No publisher ecrawford livestock-nutrition livestock-management livestock-forage livestock-dairy livestock-general farm-management 2008-08-07T19:52:26Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-make-better-use-of-byproduct-feeds Byproducts can work in dairy rations, an NDSU dairy expert says. No publisher ecrawford livestock-nutrition livestock-management crop-research ethanol livestock-dairy crop-general 2008-07-31T20:33:05Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-feedstuff-comparisons-offer-interesting-results NDSU’s dairy specialist explains ways to evaluate alternative feedstuffs. No publisher ecrawford 2008-07-24T20:23:18Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-cows-do-not-need-corn Byproduct feeds can replace corn in the dairy cow’s diet. No publisher ecrawford livestock-nutrition livestock-management crops-corn livestock-forage ethanol crops-forage livestock-dairy livestock-general 2008-07-17T19:55:16Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-cutting-feed-costs-has-consequences Dairy producers need to weigh the pros and cons before altering their cows’ feed ration. No publisher ecrawford livestock-nutrition crop-general livestock-management livestock-dairy 2008-06-26T21:51:59Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-feeding-your-dairy-herd-in-2008-a-challenge NDSU’s dairy specialist offers tips on reducing feed costs. No publisher ecrawford livestock-nutrition livestock-dairy livestock-general livestock-management 2008-06-19T20:53:20Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-what2019s-in-your-ration Feed bunk management is an important part of controlling feed costs. No publisher ecrawford livestock-nutrition livestock-dairy livestock-general livestock-management farm-management 2008-06-05T16:55:43Z Article