by Cammie Barden
Dr. Dave Wilson was the vet for a beef production farm in Nebraska. This farm happened to be the home of a 40,000 head herd, giving him more than a little experience in keeping them healthy and doing it in the most efficient way possible. [Read more…]
by Sally Colby
When your cows are in the freestall barn, they’re doing a lot more than resting and waiting for the next round of feed to be delivered. Penn State engineer John Tyson says a herd manager can learn a lot about what’s happening in a herd, including health, by watching cow behavior over a period of time. [Read more…]
TIMONIUM, MD — The 2017 Maryland State Fair Red & White Show was held on Sept. 3. Brad Hoover, of Lebanon, PA judged the 44-head show.
Ms D Apple Danielle-Red-ET, the first prize Aged Cow, was named Senior & Grand Champion of the show. Sired by Scientific Destry, she is the entry of Amanda Kennedy and Chip, Connor and Chase Savage of Union Bridge. [Read more…]
The 2017 Maryland Holstein Futurity Show was held on Sept. 3. The show is sponsored by the Maryland Holstein Association and the Maryland State Fair. Roger Turner of Sun Prairie, WI served as the official for the event. [Read more…]
Part 2: the impact of a wet year on corn silage and other stored forages
by Sally Colby
It’s been a year of guessing games for farmers. Everyone hoped for dry weather during planting, and then we cheered for rain. [Read more…]
by Sally Colby
By late afternoon, the cattle at Middletown Valley Beef are gathering at the gate in anticipation of being moved to a fresh paddock. The following morning, they’ll repeat the process and start grazing another paddock. [Read more…]
Scientists from the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) say some native seed mixes planted to foster habitats for honeybees and other pollinators have been found to be contaminated with Palmer amaranth — a weed ranked by experts as the most troublesome in the U.S. [Read more…]
by Tamara Scully
“There are some costs you do not cut corners on. And those are pastures, bulls, and herd health. Spending less on these items often leads to reduced productivity and thereby often raises your costs,” Kathy Larson, Beef Economist with the Western Beef Development Centre (WBDC) in Canada, said. [Read more…]