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-nice-winter-doesn2019t-reduce-calf-care Dairy calves need added nutrients, even in mild winters. No publisher ecrawford livestock-nutrition livestock-dairy livestock-management 2012-01-10T22:28:34Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-harvest-corn-at-right-moisture-content Dairy cows perform best when the corn they're fed is harvested at the proper moisture level. No publisher ecrawford livestock-nutrition livestock-dairy crops-corn farm-management 2011-08-17T21:27:37Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-store-animal-health-products-properly Animal health products can lose their effectiveness if they aren’t stored correctly. No publisher ecrawford livestock-dairy livestock-general health - animal farm-management 2011-08-08T14:53:21Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-growing-calves-is-like-a-marathon Warm weather changes calf management. No publisher ecrawford livestock-dairy weather livestock-management health - animal 2011-05-25T19:35:42Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-to-inoculate-or-not-to-inoculate Hay preservatives have pros and cons. No publisher ecrawford crops-alfalfa crop-drying livestock-nutrition livestock-forage crops-silage weather crops-management crops-forage livestock-dairy 2011-05-05T19:01:33Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-possible-feeding-strategies-for-8-corn Reducing the starch content in lactating dairy cows’ diets can lower feed costs. No publisher ecrawford livestock-nutrition livestock-dairy 2011-03-24T14:40:38Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-reduce-feed-costs-to-optimize-returns Dairy managers have ways to reduce feed costs and maximize returns. No publisher ecrawford livestock-nutrition livestock-dairy livestock-forage livestock-management farm-management 2011-03-08T19:56:40Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-can-cows-eat-8-corn Dairy managers look for ways to keep feed costs down. No publisher ecrawford livestock-nutrition livestock-management crops-corn farm-financial livestock-dairy farm-management 2011-03-02T13:49:30Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-got-milk-quality Clean cows, clean barns and clean workers are vital on dairy farms. No publisher ecrawford 2011-01-21T22:22:49Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-eu-rules-impact-midwest-dairy-producers New European Union rules could impact U.S. dairy producers selling milk to processors who export dairy products. No publisher ecrawford livestock-dairy farm-management 2010-08-10T22:09:38Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-rain-can-reduce-hay-quality NDSU’s dairy specialist offers advice on minimizing the effect of rain on a hay crop. No publisher ecrawford crops-alfalfa livestock-nutrition livestock-forage weather crops-management crops-forage livestock-dairy livestock-general 2010-06-25T20:45:24Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-balance-rations-to-avoid-rumen-problems Including too much corn in the dairy cow ration could lead to health problems. No publisher ecrawford livestock-nutrition livestock-dairy livestock-general livestock-forage weather 2010-02-04T20:08:18Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-faster-feed-out-can-reduce-spoilage Feed that didn’t ensile properly could spoil quickly when temperatures rise. No publisher ecrawford livestock-nutrition livestock-dairy livestock-forage weather 2010-01-28T18:08:54Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-dipping-in-cold-weather NDSU’s dairy specialist offers advice on protecting cows’ udders in cold, wet weather. No publisher ecrawford weather livestock-dairy livestock-safety livestock-management farm-management 2010-01-06T20:59:39Z Article http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/columns/dairy-focus/dairy-focus-bagging-wet-corn Storing wet corn in silo bags is a viable option for short-term storage. No publisher ecrawford 2009-12-03T19:30:38Z Article