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Dairy Focus: Nice Winter Doesn’t Reduce Calf Care   ( 2012-01-10 )

Dairy calves need added nutrients, even in mild winters.

Dairy Focus: Harvest Corn at Right Moisture Content   ( 2011-08-17 )

Dairy cows perform best when the corn they're fed is harvested at the proper moisture level.

Dairy Focus: Store Animal Health Products Properly   ( 2011-08-08 )

Animal health products can lose their effectiveness if they aren’t stored correctly.

Dairy Focus: Growing Calves is Like a Marathon   ( 2011-05-25 )

Warm weather changes calf management.

Dairy Focus: To Inoculate or Not to Inoculate   ( 2011-05-05 )

Hay preservatives have pros and cons.

Dairy Focus: Possible Feeding Strategies for $8 Corn   ( 2011-03-24 )

Reducing the starch content in lactating dairy cows’ diets can lower feed costs.

Dairy Focus: Reduce Feed Costs to Optimize Returns   ( 2011-03-08 )

Dairy managers have ways to reduce feed costs and maximize returns.

Dairy Focus: Can Cows Eat $8 Corn?   ( 2011-03-01 )

Dairy managers look for ways to keep feed costs down.

Dairy Focus: Got Milk Quality?   ( 2011-01-21 )

Clean cows, clean barns and clean workers are vital on dairy farms.

Dairy Focus: EU Rules Impact Midwest Dairy Farmers   ( 2010-08-10 )

New European Union rules could impact U.S. dairy producers selling milk to processors who export dairy products.

Dairy Focus: Rain Can Reduce Hay Quality   ( 2010-06-25 )

NDSU’s dairy specialist offers advice on minimizing the effect of rain on a hay crop.

Dairy Focus: Balance Rations to Avoid Rumen Problems   ( 2010-02-04 )

Including too much corn in the dairy cow ration could lead to health problems.

Dairy Focus: Faster Feed-out Can Reduce Spoilage   ( 2010-01-28 )

Feed that didn’t ensile properly could spoil quickly when temperatures rise.

Dairy Focus: Dipping in Cold Weather   ( 2010-01-06 )

NDSU’s dairy specialist offers advice on protecting cows’ udders in cold, wet weather.

Dairy Focus: Bagging Wet Corn   ( 2009-12-03 )

Storing wet corn in silo bags is a viable option for short-term storage.

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.