Trent Dado

Stocking density is not static

Pros and cons of increasing stocking density and the effects on production and marginal income.

April 7, 2023

Overstocking is a term often used for any time the stocking density over 100%. Across the industry, there are different philosophies and opinions to what is the most profitable stocking density.

Five steps to success with cottonseed

Choosing how much cottonseed to feed – along with buying, sourcing, receiving and mixing – are all important items to keep in mind when utilizing cottonseed in a ration.

April 5, 2023

Trent Dado

One feed ingredient that's easy to spot is cottonseed. From a visual perspective, whole cottonseed is an intriguing ingredient. The nutritional attributes are similarly interesting.

The bang for your tech buck

Working through the process of identifying the problem for the business from the bottom up, determining the ROI and planning the timing of your investment can help maximize your technology purchases.

March 3, 2023

Trent Dado

When we get into the weeds of all this technology, it becomes very difficult to decide which technology is right for our business. Even more, it is difficult to decide when to implement it.

Whole cottonseed shows to be a favorable option in current feed market

February 7, 2022

Trent Dado

Every dairy is unique, as are the producer’s goals. Feed is the largest expense for a dairy, but it also is the key factor to meeting performance goals. But with feed prices along with other inputs creeping up, it has been putting pressure on producers’ wallets.

Run your dairy with your cellphone

August 25, 2021

Trent Dado

The right apps used the right ways can enhance the communication of your team and increase the engagement and efficiency of different tasks on the dairy.

Corn co-products in 2021 and beyond

May 24, 2021

Trent Dado

By this time, many of us have come to terms with the high and volatile prices of soybean, corn, fat and other feeds over the last six to eight months. Some dairies had much of their needs locked in for 2021, while others were at risk to the market.

Articles by Trent Dado

Stocking density is not static

Five steps to success with cottonseed

The bang for your tech buck

Whole cottonseed shows to be a favorable option in current feed market

Run your dairy with your cellphone

Corn co-products in 2021 and beyond

West: The value of records

South Central: Heifer development from weaning to breeding

Southeast: BCS – one of the best tools you have

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