Manure
When looking at manure management in the new year, dairy producers should weigh the benefits of hiring a professional to do the work.
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Selective breeding could help farmers lower enteric methane emissions in dairy cows
Preliminary research indicates positive findings for reducing dairy cow enteric methane emissions through selective breeding.
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Weekly Digest: Federal committee upholds dairy dietary guidelines
Climate-smart incentives offered while farm income falls for 2024.
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Dairy cows and corn farming: Balancing methane and CO₂ sequestration
Dairy cows contribute to methane emissions, but the cultivation of corn for feed partially offsets the emissions by absorbing atmospheric CO₂.
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Advice for applying manure during winter
Utilizing best practices for winter manure application will help dairy producers get the most from their manure resources while protecting the water around them.
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Strategies for applying manure for the best economic return
Dragline application is the most efficient method of manure application. Optimize equipment and hose selection to create the best economic return on this method.
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The dollars and sense of pretty manure
Assessing individual starch sources in the diet is key to determining what’s influencing a suboptimal fecal starch percentage.
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Make manure manageable again
Conservation agriculture practices build the soil back and provide a way to maximize manure as a resource.
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Tackling a digester project: Tips for dairies
Whether an anaerobic digester is in your farm’s near or distant future, use this advice to prepare for the process.
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