The U.S. cow herd is expanding, Buckner noted. Oceania weather has improved, and global milk prices turned down slightly in mid-April and have plateaued in the U.S. between $24.50 and $25 per cwt.https://www.farmprogress.com/dairy/global-milk-production-sees-uptick?utm_source=Bibblio&utm_campaign=Related
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Milking & DairyDavid and Katy have advice for young farmers thinking about starting farming: “Do your homework and don’t get discouraged if someone tells you it can’t be done — persevere.”https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-operations/lammers-family-bucks-trend-milking-more-cows?NL=WFP-01&Issue=WFP-01_20220714_WFP-01_863&sfvc4enews=42&cl=article_4_3&utm_rid=CPG02000008134788&utm_campaign=69183&utm_medium=email&elq2=a797ce927b184deca01e4b5b58839398&sp_eh=fa4c5a9f6558e8315d03961b48ed51c472abd90080ea57a89515bab2aa8a9023
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Milking & DairyHeat stress has a major impact on female reproduction. Science and experience have taught us that cattle do not respond well reproductively to heat. Stress from increases in body temperatures have been demonstrated to impact all major reproductive hormones that drive the conception bus in our herd.https://www.agproud.com/articles/55165-heat-stress-and-its-impact-on-bull-fertility
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Farm Management
Shade is a must for pasture-based grazing systems. It curtails heat stress,
https://publications.ca.uky.edu/sites/publications.ca.uky.edu/files/aen99.pdf
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Farm Management
Summer annuals are fast-growing, high-quality forages that can be used to supplement tall fescue systems
https://hayandforage.com/article-3881-summer-annual-forages-can-cure-many-ills.html
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Farm Management
Stockmanship expert Curt Pate shares some more keys about the best way to safely handle bulls.
Low stress cattle handling Read More »
Farm ManagementMilk Cow Machine Review!! Part 1 Is It Worth It?
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Milking & DairyMilk Cow Machine Review!! Part 2 Is It Worth It?
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Milking & DairyThe flavour, it reminded me of what beef used to taste like when I started as a butcher, 50 years ago.
Dexter Beef – The Right Choice Read More »
SellingCheck out my top tips for successfully selling at a farmers market.
Selling At Farmers Markets Read More »
SellingLearn best practices around how to build a strong early bird CSA sign-up campaign.
Implementing Incredible Early Bird Sign up Campaigns Read More »
SellingTechnology has improved and capability of drones has greatly increased.
Drones: The 21st century ranch hand Read More »
Technology
This something that was a little bit of a stumbling
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Farm Management
Have you ever met a part-time farmer? I haven’t
https://www.agproud.com/articles/55176-how-can-i-get-more-time-in-my-day
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Farm Management
Treat pinkeye and it will get better in a week. Left untreated it will be better in 7 days.
Best Treatments for Pinkeye Read More »
Selling
Seeing the signs of heat stress and being prepared
https://www.agproud.com/articles/57436-heat-stress-toolbox-preparing-cattle-for-summer
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Herd Health
Here are 10 ways to keep your cattle herd cool this summer.
https://www.farmbrite.com/post/top-10-summer-checklist-for-cattle
Summer Cattle Checklist Read More »
Herd Health
Ultimately producing meat that is richer in nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids (the good fats).
Regenerative Beef: The Healthier Choice Read More »
Beef
Higher prices have been a boon for cow/calf have not come without a rise in inp
GRASS FED BEEF: COUNTING THE COSTS Read More »
Beef
Valerie Tate shares management solutions, including planting warm-season annual forages such as pearl millet and sorghum-sudangrass
Filling the summer forage gap Read More »
Beef
The loss of upward momentum is the result of two negative headlines affecting US beef exports to China.
Setbacks in US beef exports Read More »
BeefProducers need to pay extra attention to heat stress reactions in their herds.
How to keep your cattle cool Read More »
Herd HealthHow to keep your homestead in tiptop condition as you run through these summer chores.
13 Essential Summer Chores Read More »
Farm ManagementIt’s crucial to start preparing for the breeding season at weaning.
Successfully Prepare Cattle for Breeding Read More »
Farm ManagementFarmers don’t want to waste a single ounce of mineral if they can help it.
5 common mistakes in mineral feeding Read More »
Farm ManagementYou can make your very own fresh mozzarella cheese at home.
30 Minute Homemade Fresh Mozzarella Read More »
Milking & DairyThis one does NOT PULSATE…pulsation is always recommended.
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Milking & Dairy