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𝘉𝘦𝘦𝘧 𝘰𝘯 𝘋𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘺, 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘷𝘦 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘉𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 Beef InFocus brings dairy producers 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 beef genetics that 𝐦𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 and drive 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲. Beef InFocus is unique compared to other beef on dairy programs. Find out why!⁣ ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gMnPYZGY

Whether by hand or machine, the careful extraction of milk from dairy animals is a timeless practice essential for providing nourishing dairy products. From the gentle touch of hand milking to the efficiency of modern machines, each technique ensures the well-being of our animals and the qulity of our dairy products. #kire #milkingtechniques #dairyfarming

Where have all the #dairy replacement heifers gone?   The "ocean liner" that is "US(S) Dairy Replacements" has been changing course for years. Multiple course corrections have caused inventories of dairy heifers (500-pounds and larger) to fall by 709,100 head in the past six years.   The course corrections on "Dairy’s High Seas" have included: ·     Higher costs to raise heifers ·     Higher inventories due to sexed dairy bull semen ·     Replacement values that didn’t cover raising costs ·     A pivot to beef semen on dairy animals to realize more revenue   As a result, there's 3 to 3.25 million head of beef-on-dairy cross animals now in the countryside. All this has caused the 20-year low in dairy replacements. What does this mean for #milkproduction? Read the full story at:

This latest piece from CoBank's knowledge exchange division explains the impact of higher costs of dairy replacements. It is packed with good information (and a fairly quick read too). Nice work Corey Geiger & Abbigail Prins! #dairy #meat #beefcattle

First paper co-authored at CoBank with Corey Geiger! Where have all the #dairy replacements gone? Read our newest report explaining why heifer numbers are dwindling fast!

The tides are shifting in domestic bovine semen sales in the US. In 2021, conventional dairy semen stood tall as the go-to choice for farmers. But fast forward to 2023, and the landscape looks remarkably different. Dairy sexed semen surged ahead and has taken the lead in sales. Meanwhile, Beef on Dairy semen sales continues to grow with the high price paid for beef x dairy crossbred calves. More details on that ‘trend’ next week. What's driving this change? Market developments in combination with the unwavering spirit of US dairy farmers. These forward-thinking farmers know that adapting to market trends is key to success. By embracing new techniques and technologies, they're maximizing their herd's (genetic) potential and stay ahead of the curve. As the industry evolves, so do the strategies for success. #DairyIndustry #Innovation #Agribusiness #SemenSales #BeefOnDairy #DairySexedSemen #ChangeIsGood #NAAB

🐔Chicken manure Chicken manure is the source of nitrogen for mushrooms. In the past, urea, ammonium sulfate, and other protein-rich materials (e.g., barley spawn, cottonseed meal, etc.) have been used. The quality of manure of broiler chickens is relatively balanced (chicken farms are emptied every 6️⃣-7️⃣ weeks). Sawdust or wood chips are used for bedding, so chicken manure is relatively dry and can be more evenly distributed than e.g. manure for laying hens. Chicken manure has a nitrogen content of 3,5-4% on a dry matter basis, a water content of 30-40% and an ash content of 12-14%. #biofungi #mushrooms #compost #cultivation #agriculture #circulareconomy

In honor of one of our favorite #Thanksgiving staples, we want to talk about potatoes. Since 2020, we’ve done 7 trials in three different countries to determine how our products PhycoTerra® and PhycoTerra® FX can increase return on investment for potato growers. The results have been noteworthy, with a 10:1 ROI and a +2,655 lb/acre increase in potatoes. Potato farmers, you can learn more and check out each of the studies via the link. #Potato #Potatoes #PotatoFarmer #PotatoFarming #RegenerativeAg https://lnkd.in/dt3iF6rn

Take a closer look at Monarch's MK-V Dairy tractor in slow motion! Dairy farmers prioritize providing their cows with a nourishing blend of feed to ensure their well-being and contentment. 🐮 Cows consume their food from the ground, they inadvertently push it down and outward, making it challenging to access through the bars. To address this, the feed needs to be pushed up, or "bladed," closer to the cows so they can easily reach it. 🌾 This task is typically repeated by dairy farmers 12-18 times per day, highlighting its significance. For efficiently pushing feed, a tractor remains the preferred tool of choice. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aQT5kq