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Recent research reinforced what was already known about lowering DCAD levels in prefresh diets, but also added some practical applications to producers’ toolboxes.

The pollinator project is an initiative in functional biodiversity—the idea that best management practices can support commercial agricultural practices and the environment at the same time.

It’s essential to make sure the rations you receive include the feed ingredients you purchased.

Opportunities for dairy producers and heifer raisers to enhance heifer-rearing programs.

Non-traditional forages will be finding their way into summer and fall feeding programs. Here’s help in managing them.

Cows fed this additive show fewer metabolic problems plus a 5 lb. increase in milk output.

Emergency rations can work, at least temporarily, until new crop feed can be harvested or purchased.

Debates about food and fuel are often framed in absolutes: Corn is either for ethanol or for livestock feed.

Simply achieving “sustainability” is not good enough. We must have the research, technology and production practices to go beyond sustainability.

But it’s still a volatile weather market for dairy producers who rely on purchased hay.