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In the past six weeks I have begun to view the world in an entirely new perspective – through the eyes of a parent. From the very start I’ve been concerned about how my daughter interacts with the world around her through what she touches, what she li...
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Central Valley dairies eligible for NRCS funding on water quality projectsWestern United Dairymen and the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are partnering in a new project to support dairy producers in the Central Valley. The program ...
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Passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in late June, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, known for short as ACES or commonly as the climate change bill, specifically excludes gas created by the digestive process.
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Manure produced by confined livestock operations is being viewed differently today than it has in the past. Formerly, manure was looked at as a waste material and disposed of without much consideration for the nutrients contained in the material. Today, w...
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In the basement of the ARS National Soil Tilth Laboratory (NSTL) in Ames, Iowa, a tunnel resting on a waist-high platform – and large enough for a person to fit in comfortably – stretches down a side hallway.
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Minerals are essential in dairy cow diets for normal lactation performance (milk yield, animal health, and reproduction). But, animal mineral requirements are variable and depend on the animal’s productivity. Also, concentration of minerals in forages a...
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Surface application of animal manure increases nutrients at the soil surface and the potential for nutrient loss in runoff, but may reduce runoff and erosion. A setback is the distance from a water body, or a conduit to a water body, where manure cannot b...
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Fertilizers can play an important role in balancing crop nutrient needs, even with biosolid (compost/manure) applications. Determine the nutrient requirement for each field based on the crop, soil test, soil type, and fertilizer history. Use the lowest-co...
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As perceived by humans, odors have five basic properties that can be quantified:
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Kuhn North America, Inc., of Brodhead, Wisconsin, introduces the new PSC Series ProSpread Commercial apron box spreaders. These truck and trailer models are designed for operators who need a high-capacity, heavy-duty machine to spread the toughest solid m...
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Since the collapse of the economy in October ’08 I’ve become a sports fan in an effort to escape the barrage of bad news. I rediscovered the compelling yet inane lure of games, fans, players and broadcasters.
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Earlier this year when I wrote on this editorial page that there were producers who had forward contracted their milk who were making money in this dairy depression, some said I was ignorant.
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According to the NASS Crop Production report released on August 12, estimated alfalfa hay production for 2009 is 73.0 million tons, up 4.8% or 3.4 million tons from 2008. This report does not attempt to measure quality or if the hay is of feeder quality o...
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According to the NASS Crop Production report released on August 12, estimated alfalfa hay production for 2009 is 73.0 million tons, up 4.8 percent or 3.4 million tons from 2008. This report does not attempt to measure quality or if the hay is of feeder qu...
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Class I interest was in the usual erratic retail pattern depending on feature activity. Fluid usage to institutions is steady to just slightly higher as more schools open each week for the new season. Class II interest, outside of ice cream, is steady to ...
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There is a strong undertone of change and transition in the Eastern U.S. from New England to Florida. Increased heat, lower components, tighter cream supplies, reduced cow numbers, manufacturing concerns over future supplies and school startups in the Sou...
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Start of school and price support program steady prices
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OKLAHOMA Governors join in request for help
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Editor's note: The following is the last of two articles. In the August 11 issue of Progressive Dairyman, Bernard Erven explained the challenges and fears managers face during difficult times.
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Life is all about choices. Some work out great, some not well at all. The key, though, is to always have a choice -- because the alternative is not pleasant. I have experienced such situations in my lifetime.
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Re: Free traffic vs. directed-cow traffic in robotic milking barns
Posted on Friday, 17 May 2013 by Jeff B.I quote "In addition, in directed-cow traffic the selection gate should...
Re: Raw milk bill killed twice in Montana Senate
Posted on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 by Laura.Montana small herd producers, tell your Congresspeople to KISS! Idaho...
Re: Five-day E. coli treatment of gram-negative mastitis largely garners favor
Posted on Thursday, 02 May 2013 by IDLaura.Idaho has a Small Herd Exemption program where we can sell...