Articles Tagged with ''soybean meal''
Knowing when, what and how much to supplement your cow herd will optimize cattle performance and improve your operation’s bottom line.
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Assessing the value of protein feedstuffs for lactating dairy cows
AA Index can be used as an additional tool to compare different protein sources for lactating cow diets.
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November 2023 DMC margin moves above indemnity trigger
Small changes in the U.S. average feed cost and milk price were enough to push November’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) margin higher.
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Supplementing less-than-ideal forages
While no two ranches will have identical feed and supplementation plans, each should contain one vital component: flexibility. This will help your cow herd maintain good health, regardless of changes in forage quality.
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Putting forage test results to work for your herd
Getting the most out of your feed requires more than a good forage test. Producers need to do all they can to ensure they’re feeding the right hay to the right cow at the right time.
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September DMC margin hits $8.44 per cwt
Overall U.S. average feed costs were lower and milk prices were up, pushing the milk income margin to the highest level since December 2022.
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Feeding cows during challenging milk prices
This summer there has been a notable discrepancy in milk pricing between Class III and IV. Now is the time to consider strategies for maximizing efficiency and avoiding extra feed costs.
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August 2023 DMC margin rises to $6.46
USDA Farm Service Agency staff are scrambling to distribute payments before potential government shutdown.
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Are all your bases covered? Delivering key ingredient options
The economics, advantages, disadvantages and opportunities of questioning what and how we utilize base mixes.
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Opportunities and challenges: Utilizing alternative feed sources
Depending on location, many byproducts and co-products can be utilized as feed ingredients for beef cattle. When utilized properly, these can provide a profitable source of animal nutrition for producers.
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