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Spring Forage Establishment
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-2/spring-forage-establishment
productive at a pH above 6.0, but for alfalfa, a pH of 6.5-6.8 is necessary, and if the pH is below that, it ... “Drill Calibration” at https://forages.osu.edu/video/. If mixing grass seed with alfalfa seed, have it ... settings, and seeding rates. If you cannot have it pre-blended, consider planting it separately to ensure ...
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US Dairy Herds and Policy and the 2022 Census of Agriculture
farms. Herds of 20-49 cows declined the most on a percentage basis, followed by herds of 50-99, 10 ... example, MacDonald, J. M., J. Law, and R. Mosheim, July 2020). The 2022 Census of Agriculture confirms ... had 50-99 cows. Another 11,942 farms had milk cows on December 31, 2022 but had not sold any milk ...
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Milk Prices, Costs of Nutrients, Margins, and Comparison of Feedstuffs Prices
reasons other than its NE L and MP contents. Appendix For those of you who use the 5-nutrient group values ... milk closing price for February was $16.08/cwt, with protein and butterfat prices at $1.23/lb and ... $3.10/lb, respectively. The rising price of milk fat continues to negatively impact protein price. For this ...
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Assessing Forage Stands and Winter Damage
forage field, winter damage may be a major concern, particularly for forages with taproots like alfalfa ... the 2024 season. Assessment When making a stand assessment, it is important to not only make ... potential for the coming year. For alfalfa stand assessments, the University of Wisconsin Extension has ...
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Current Dairy Industry Outlook and Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-Up
With the first quarter of 2024 coming to a close, hopefully you have reviewed your entire 2023 cost of ... Agency (FSA) office through April 29 th. The DMC program provided about $2.80/cwt of support in 2023 for ... projection increase. The current 2024 Class IV price forecast is $20.10/cwt. Class IV milk prices decreased ...
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Why Do Cows Bunch?
https://dairy.osu.edu/newsletter/buckeye-dairy-news/volume-26-issue-2/why-do-cows-bunch
not plant corn crops close to free stall barns. Researchers speculated that internal barn airflow is ... whisperer” ability. They observe cows keenly and can tell what their cows are thinking! In my many years of ... is, “Why does it matter that cows bunch together?” When cows bunch together, it compromises ...
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Using Dairy Manure with Newly Planted Corn and Soybeans
dairy manure to newly planted corn and soybeans. Applying dairy manure to fields after crops are planted ... corn or soybean planting not being delayed by the added moisture from the liquid manure. This delay can ... turns off dry. As soon as a field is planted, the manure can be applied. This is true for both corn and ...
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Grill Smart; Hands-on Learning Great Grilling
https://fairfield.osu.edu/news/grill-smart-hands-learning-great-grilling
the tone for the entire event. Don’t let your anxiety over whether you’re doing it right ruin your ... Hosted at the Fairfield County Ag Center, 831 College Avenue, you may choose the 10:30 a.m. session or ... in town. It’s the perfect time for inviting them over to grill out for dinner... or is it? Few things ...
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4-H: 2024 Updates
https://fairfield.osu.edu/news/4-h-wrap-and-2024-updates
2024 Junior: June 30-July 3, 2024 Senior: July 7-10, 2024 Fairfield County Endowment Committee- Legacy ... Endowment Committee. During the dinner, you can bid on silent auction items, participate in a live auction ... judging, so please check your member handbook to see which day you will need to attend. Fairfield County ...
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Grill Smart for Youth coming in June
https://fairfield.osu.edu/news/grill-smart-youth-coming-june
youth are invited to bring a steak or loin chop from home and learn how to safely season and prepare it ...