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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: 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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FROM THE FARM REPORT: WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO? – MUST LISTEN AG & DAIRY PODCASTS
Whether you’re a dairy farmer, a consultant, or simply someone interested in learning about the world of agriculture, podcasts offer an...
Mar 183 min read
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FROM THE FARM REPORT: AGRICULTURE AS A TOOL TO IMPROVE PLANETARY HEALTH
The subject of environmental sustainability and planetary health has become unavoidable in recent years, and a lot of resources have been...
Mar 182 min read
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FROM THE FARM REPORT: CHOOSING THE RIGHT STARTER FEED FOR YOUR CALVES: WHAT DAIRY FARMERS NEED TO KNOW
When it comes to raising healthy and productive dairy calves, starter feed plays a critical role.
Mar 182 min read
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FROM THE FARM REPORT: WHAT DO WE REALLY KNOW ABOUT LACTOSE?
If you asked me several years ago about lactose, I would have said it makes up 4.8% of milk and is the osmotic regulator of milk volume...
Mar 183 min read
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FROM THE FARM REPORT: SUPPLEMENTING HEAT FOR YOUNG CALVES DURING COLD MONTHS
The start of February means that we are slowly but surely getting through the coldest time of the year. Winter’s harsh conditions mean...
Feb 173 min read
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FROM THE FARM REPORT: COLOMBIA DAIRY
In the past couple of weeks (depending on when you are reading this) there have been several headlines and articles about agricultural...
Feb 173 min read
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FROM THE FARM REPORT: A DAIRY FARM'S DESIGNATED SURVIVORS
If you tuned into President Donald Trump’s Inauguration or kept up with any news surrounding the inauguration, you may have noticed that...
Feb 174 min read
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FROM THE FARM REPORT: WHAT'S HAPPENING ON THE FARM
The Advanced Dairy Management program is underway! The students are taking courses and soon they’ll join us in the barn to get some hands-on
Feb 172 min read
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FROM THE FARM REPORT: BOOSTING CALF PERFORMANCE: WASTE MILK OR MILK REPLACER?
Raising healthy calves is the foundation of any successful dairy operation, and decisions during the pre-weaning phase can significantly inf
Feb 172 min read
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FROM THE FARM REPORT: IMPROVING ONBOARDING PRACTICES ON DAIRY FARMS
Onboarding a new employee is an important task for our dairy farms as it improves employee performance and retention. Employee turnover...
Feb 173 min read
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FROM THE FARM REPORT: FAT CHANCE: FUELING DAIRY CALVES WITH EXTRA ENERGY TO COMBAT THE DEEP FREEZE
As winter settles in, farmers face significant challenges in maintaining the health and growth of their young stock. The plummeting...
Jan 163 min read
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