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FROM THE FARM REPORT: A 3D VIEW OF FEED ADDITIVES FOR ENTERIC METHANE MITIGATION
There have been increasing partnerships between different groups over the years to tackle the problem of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs)...
Apr 144 min read
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FROM THE FARM REPORT: WHAT'S HAPPENING ON THE FARM
Spring has arrived! Or so the calendar says. Although we have had a few days in the 60s which feels like t-shirt weather up here in...
Apr 142 min read
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FROM THE FARM REPORT: THREE THINGS I AM GOING TO MISS ABOUT CORTEVA BMR
The recent decision by Corteva Agriscienceâ„¢ to phase out brown midrib (BMR) corn by 2030 has some forage producers reeling. Indeed, I...
Apr 143 min read
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FROM THE FARM REPORT: REFINEMENT OF PAIRING CALVES
There have been several studies evaluating the effectiveness of pair-housing calves in the preweaning period. Justification for keeping...
Apr 143 min read
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FROM THE FARM REPORT: FREE FATTY ACIDS IN BULK TANK MILK
An elevated concentration of free fatty acids (FFA; ≥ 1.2 mmol FFA/100 g of milk fat) in bulk tank milk is a concern for dairy farmers...
Apr 143 min read
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Late Night Out
Public outreach is an important part of Miner Institute’s mission. Typically, we participate in outreach through visits to local schools,...
Apr 32 min read
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FROM THE FARM REPORT: HOOF LESIONS: WHAT ROLE DOES THE ENVIRONMENT PLAY?
The overall hoof health in dairy cows plays a critical role in ensuring productivity of farms Not only does it impact the well-being of cows
Mar 183 min read
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FROM THE FARM REPORT: UNDERSTANDING H.R. 649: THE WHOLE MILK FOR HEALTHY KIDS ACT OF 2025
Since 2012, schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) have been required to serve low-fat or fat-free milk....
Mar 183 min read
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FROM THE FARM REPORT: NOT YOUR AVERAGE HEADACHE: ASPIRIN USE IN DAIRY CATTLE
Aspirin: a staple in nearly every medicine cabinet, the first line of defense against an oncoming headache. This familiar friend in human...
Mar 182 min read
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FROM THE FARM REPORT: WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE FARM
March has begun and everyone here on the farm is looking forward to the warmer spring weather and hoping for a break from the heavy...
Mar 182 min read
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