High-performing dairy cattle can be likened to high-performing athletes, and their ability to perform to their full potential is also tied to their routine’s consistency. From milking to feeding, our steadiness on the farm is an important part of herd success.

There are many different opinions regarding the U.S. cattle herd and what 2024 will hold for inventory levels. While some believe rapid regrowth is right around the corner and even underway, others are hesitant that regrowth of the herd from historic lows will be a slow and potentially delayed process.

Opening a new bag of silage often feels like a shot in the dark. We aren’t quite sure what to expect. In some years, we see little changes from previous silage crops, while in others we see larger leaps.

Even with a smaller 2023 calf crop, we are seeing increased cattle numbers. This means that feed inventories are likely increasing.

When milk prices are low and purchased feed costs are high, maximizing the quality and availability of farm-grown feeds is critical.

Have you ever found a good deal on a product, or an off-brand product, and hurried to make the purchase, only to have the item quickly break or underperform? We all like the idea of getting more for less. However, sometimes the deal isn’t worth the sacrifice in the long run.