Tag: farm management
Time for pasture ‘spring cleaning’
Walking fence lines, inspecting for weak spots, finding weed stands, setting up rotational grazing patterns and more will help get your pastures ready.
Clean water, air are the essential free nutrients
Prepare now for summer weather by providing additional water tanks and proper airflow for your dairy herd.
Set your 2022 grazing goals
What are your grazing goals for this year? One obtainable goal to keep in mind is proper management of your pastures.
The keys to making a voluntary nutrient management plan
Since nutrients are one of the largest input costs on the farm, we want to make sure we are only purchasing and applying what we need.
Mixing it up in the pasture
Having a mixed stand, whether for hay or pasture, has several benefits. Including legumes can reduce nitrogen needs for the field.
Wood Co. farmer focuses on soil biological activity
When Ron Snyder makes management decisions for his Wood County farm, he's trying to promote the biological activity within the soil.
Managing prepartum dairy cows for successful calving and lactation
Implementing a meaningful transition cow management program is critical for the survival and performance of both newborn calves and lactating dairy cows.
Shoo fly: Now is the time to think fly control
As farm managers think about options for fly control on pasture during the summer months, consider several options and combinations.
Improving pastures with improved seed is worth the cost
Learn how to determine whether reseeding or overseeding might be the answer to improving your pasture.
Finding the sweet spot with prescription nutrition
The proper prescription of nutrients is critical for dairy cows to stay healthy and perform. Learn how to maximize your herd's production.
