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Mid-season soil nitrate testing in corn can provide valuable information on expected nitrogen availability to the crop through the remainder of the growing season. on.hoards.com/JNM250718

Mid-season soil nitrate testing in corn can provide valuable information on expected nitrogen availability to the crop through the remainder of the growing season. on.hoards.com/JNM250718
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Behind every round bale lies a complex seesaw between moisture levels, microbes, and decisions that can make or break its value. on.hoards.com/HDI250717-03

Behind every round bale lies a complex seesaw between moisture levels, microbes, and decisions that can make or break its value. on.hoards.com/HDI250717-03
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There’s still time to register for our Monday, July 21 webinar, which kicks off at noon (Central time). This month’s guests are Corey Geiger, lead economist for dairy with CoBank, and Abbi Prins. register.gotowebinar.com/register/25589…

There’s still time to register for our Monday, July 21 webinar, which kicks off at noon (Central time). This month’s guests are Corey Geiger, lead economist for dairy with CoBank, and Abbi Prins. register.gotowebinar.com/register/25589…
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Formulating and ensuring the delivery of a well-balanced diet is an indispensable practice. But, dairies can experience a lot of day-to-day variation in nutrient composition of total mixed rations (TMR). . . Read More Here: on.hoards.com/HDI250721

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The importance of high-quality colostrum as a calf’s first meal is widely known and well documented. Now, newer research and anecdotal evidence shows that the value of colostrum extends past that single meal. on.hoards.com/FARM250721-01

The importance of high-quality colostrum as a calf’s first meal is widely known and well documented. Now, newer research and anecdotal evidence shows that the value of colostrum extends past that single meal. on.hoards.com/FARM250721-01
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As beef-on-dairy crossbreeding continues to provide added profits for dairy farmers across the nation, researchers are trying to keep pace with the growing population of crossbred cattle. . . Read More Here on.hoards.com/HDI250721-02

As beef-on-dairy crossbreeding continues to provide added profits for dairy farmers across the nation, researchers are trying to keep pace with the growing population of crossbred cattle. . . Read More Here on.hoards.com/HDI250721-02
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Among all the improvements we have made in managing the nutrition of dairy cows over three decades, apparently accurately tracking real feed cost may not be one. Read more here on.hoards.com/HDI250721-03

Among all the improvements we have made in managing the nutrition of dairy cows over three decades, apparently accurately tracking real feed cost may not be one. Read more here on.hoards.com/HDI250721-03
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On farm tours, watching cows use brushes is something that often catches visitors’ attention and delights them. Even people unfamiliar with cow behavior can easily recognize how much they enjoy using brushes. on.hoards.com/FARM250721-02

On farm tours, watching cows use brushes is something that often catches visitors’ attention and delights them. Even people unfamiliar with cow behavior can easily recognize how much they enjoy using brushes.  on.hoards.com/FARM250721-02
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Tar spot has already been recognized in some areas across Midwest cornfields, and recent stretches of wet weather have begun to raise grower concerns. Learn more here on.hoards.com/HDI250721-04

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Many dairy farms go back and forth on whether to feed waste milk (WM) or milk replacer (MR) to their calves. This decision is not easy, as each comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. Read more on our FARM Program Continuing Education page here on.hoards.com/FARM250721-03

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The fresh cow heads into the parlor to be milked, and fills the bucket, with low to moderate quality colostrum — now what? Learn more about colostrum quality on our FARM Program Continuing Education page here on.hoards.com/FARM250721-04

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What I thought would be a simple networking opportunity turned into a day of meaningful growth, inspiration, and clarity. If you’re ever on the fence about going to something similar – go. on.hoards.com/3IJZ6qz

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Being a farmer is not your typical 9-to-5 job. Sometimes a 12-hour day turns into a 16-hour day, and sometimes things don’t go as planned. on.hoards.com/4f68JvR

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Today’s guest is Wisconsin native and 5th generation dairy producer, Dan Siemers. Dan runs Siemers Holsteins, an award-winning dairy farm in Newton, Wisconsin. on.hoards.com/HDP-250724

Today’s guest is Wisconsin native and 5th generation dairy producer, Dan Siemers. Dan runs Siemers Holsteins, an award-winning dairy farm in Newton, Wisconsin.  on.hoards.com/HDP-250724
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Each year, the Animal Agriculture Alliance unearths the latest strategies and tactics from the animal rights movement by issuing reports from various conferences. So far in 2025, the Alliance has released insights into three different events. on.hoards.com/454hYbf

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Long before the rise of social media influencers, Wisconsin’s Alice in Dairyland program embraced the power of personality to encourage interest in the state’s agricultural economy. Learn more about the history of the Wisconsin Alice in Dairyland here on.hoards.com/HDI250724-01

Long before the rise of social media influencers, Wisconsin’s Alice in Dairyland program embraced the power of personality to encourage interest in the state’s agricultural economy. Learn more about the history of the Wisconsin Alice in Dairyland here on.hoards.com/HDI250724-01
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Just one outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in one dairy cow herd resulted in a more than $700,000 loss, according to a new study published by a team of Cornell University researchers. on.hoards.com/HDI250724-02

Just one outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in one dairy cow herd resulted in a more than $700,000 loss, according to a new study published by a team of Cornell University researchers.  on.hoards.com/HDI250724-02
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When genetic evaluations are released on August 12, 2025, Holstein breeders will have a new selection trait to use and predicted transmitting abilities (PTAs) for calving traits will look a little bit different due to a base change. See what’s ahead on.hoards.com/HDI250724-03

When genetic evaluations are released on August 12, 2025, Holstein breeders will have a new selection trait to use and predicted transmitting abilities (PTAs) for calving traits will look a little bit different due to a base change. See what’s ahead on.hoards.com/HDI250724-03
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Headline U.S. milk production for June was up 3.3%, which was much stronger than my 2% forecast, and given the sharp price drops we saw in the dairy futures after the report was released, production was higher than the market was expecting. on.hoards.com/HDI250728-01

Headline U.S. milk production for June was up 3.3%, which was much stronger than my 2% forecast, and given the sharp price drops we saw in the dairy futures after the report was released, production was higher than the market was expecting. on.hoards.com/HDI250728-01
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Among the many research presentations, one study from the United Kingdom stood out to me. Their work focused on a seemingly simple but crucial aspect of silage management — the type of plastic used to cover silos. on.hoards.com/HDI250728-02

Among the many research presentations, one study from the United Kingdom stood out to me. Their work focused on a seemingly simple but crucial aspect of silage management — the type of plastic used to cover silos. on.hoards.com/HDI250728-02