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The Impact of Feed Diversity on Dairy Health and Productivity 

Dairy cows eating silage

Diversity in dairy ration is essential for optimizing the nutrition, health, and productivity of dairy herds. Different feed components provide varying nutrient profiles that can be tailored to meet the

The Value of Customized Forage Solutions for Dairy Nutrition

Cows eating forage

Balancing The Ration How are dairy nutritionists managing the higher cost of corn and soybeans when they are determining rations? It is a hard task as grain markets are high

Summer Seeding Alfalfa After Wheat

alfalfa sprouts

Far and wide a popular practice in Michigan is fall seeding alfalfa after wheat. This is a prime opportunity with a lull in the action between summer activities and fall

Spring Alfalfa Management – Frost Heaving

Alfalfa Management

Spring planting of corn is in full swing across Michigan, and it will be time for first cutting hay to come off in short order. With the busyness that comes

Growers Edge

Spring planting is upon us, with the seed in the shed and equipment ready to go. We’ve previously discussed considerations for alfalfa stand establishment – from selecting the correct alfalfa

Michigan Growing: Alfalfa Planting

Frozen alfalfa field

Alfalfa Planting With the snow melting and planting season near, we will soon be implementing the crop plans that we’ve decided on through the winter months. All crops deserve attention

Winter Alfalfa Management

With winter in full swing, it is the time on the farm when we begin to plan for the coming crop year. For many, it begins with a review of

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