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

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

It’s easy for dairy producers to hone in on expenses during tough economic times and overlook the larger profitability picture.

Poor growing condition this past spring, winterkill and last year’s drought all lead to huge forage challenges for dairies.

Increasing milk fat production through improved nutrition may boost your milk check, but too many dairies still leave this opportunity on the table.

What this certification tells you about your dairy nutritionist.

Your cows need it. But what type of fat and how much should your herd’s rations include?

Despite heavy spring rains, crop residue will remain in place thanks to the healthy soil structure. However, unhealthy soil will give way to washing and erosion.

Forage testing and inventory control will be critical with this year’s variable forages.

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