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Dairy Focus: Right Feed Bunk Design Can Reduce Shrinkage   ( 2013-05-09 )

Reducing feed loss can save money and improve dairy efficiency.

2013 Dairy Cow College Dates Set   ( 2013-01-23 )

This year’s Dairy Cow College will be held in five locations.

Environment, Body Size Impact Winter Calf Nutrition   ( 2012-12-11 )

Provide calves with sufficient nutrients and a dry environment in the winter.

Dairy Focus: The Gift of Appreciation   ( 2012-12-07 )

Saying thank you to those who work for you never goes out of style.

Dairy Focus: Shrink Feed Shrinkage   ( 2012-10-24 )

Savings from reducing feed shrinkage can be substantial.

Dairy Focus: Calves and Cleanliness a Vital Health Relationship   ( 2012-10-17 )

Sanitation is one of the most important components of keeping calves healthy.

Plan for Winter Dairy Udder Health Now   ( 2012-10-04 )

Limit cows’ exposure to cold temperatures and use proper milking practices.

Dairy Focus: Improve Low-quality Forages   ( 2012-09-24 )

Ammoniation and adding hydrated lime can improve low-quality forages.

Dairy Focus: Protecting Hay More Important Than Ever   ( 2012-09-06 )

Covering hay bales cuts hay loss significantly.

Dairy Focus: Many Factors Affect Corn Silage Price   ( 2012-08-22 )

NDSU’s dairy specialist offers help in setting a fair price for corn silage.

Dairy Focus: Poor Corn Pollination Affects Quality   ( 2012-08-08 )

NDSU’s dairy specialist offers advice on feeding and storing poorly pollinated corn.

4-H’ers Win Awards in Round Robin Showmanship at N.D. State Fair   ( 2012-08-07 )

Youth bring home livestock showmanship awards from the State Fair.

4-H’ers Win Awards in Dairy Show at N.D. State Fair   ( 2012-07-27 )

Youth bring home awards from the dairy show at the State Fair.

Canola Possible Forage Crop for Livestock   ( 2012-07-25 )

Canola can be an alternative feed for livestock, but producers need to be aware of the challenges.

Hortiscope   ( 2012-07-25 )

Ron Smith answers questions about flowers, trees, gardens and shrubs.

Dairy Focus: Drought Impacts Feed Costs and Quality   ( 2012-07-16 )

Drought has created the U.S.’s largest ever natural-disaster area.

Dairy Focus: Reduce Parasites With an Integrated Approach   ( 2012-07-05 )

Now is the time to control pests around livestock.

Be Vigilant for Anthrax   ( 2012-06-28 )

Most cases of anthrax in northern Great Plains livestock occur in July and August.

Dairy Focus: Help Relieve Cows’ Heat Stress   ( 2012-06-19 )

Heat stress can reduce milk and fat yield and increase health and fertility problems.

Farm Safety Includes a First-aid Kit   ( 2012-06-14 )

A first-aid kit is essential on the farm.