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2017

Improving The Efficiency Of Your Hay Production

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As cattle prices have drastically declined, producers are closely examining every production expense. It makes perfect sense to closely evaluate the efficiency of the hay produced on an operation, because hay is typically the most expensive feed fed to livestock. That’s not only because of the cost to produce it, but because of the sheer volume needed as the base feed when summer pastures are dormant.

Improving The Efficiency Of Your Hay Production

  • by

As cattle prices have drastically declined, producers are closely examining every production expense. It makes perfect sense to closely evaluate the efficiency of the hay produced on an operation, because hay is typically the most expensive feed fed to livestock. That’s not only because of the cost to produce it, but because of the sheer volume needed as the base feed when summer pastures are dormant.

Dairy Equipment Wish List

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Equipment is as critical to running a successful dairy as the cows are. Items that qualify as a major equipment purchase can vary from farm to farm based on size. Typically that includes milking, feed mixing and storage equipment. Manure management systems and the tractors needed to operate each system may also be considered major purchases. Precision technologies, such as activity and health monitoring systems, are becoming an increasingly popular equipment purchase on farms.

Dairy Equipment Wish List

  • by

Equipment is as critical to running a successful dairy as the cows are. Items that qualify as a major equipment purchase can vary from farm to farm based on size. Typically that includes milking, feed mixing and storage equipment. Manure management systems and the tractors needed to operate each system may also be considered major purchases. Precision technologies, such as activity and health monitoring systems, are becoming an increasingly popular equipment purchase on farms.