February 2010 Issue

Published on Thu, 01/21/2010 - 3:48am

Keep Sodium Bicarbonate for Buffering in Dairy Cow Rations  Learn how to manage your rumen’s pH level with Jill Fraser’s fascinating article. Find out what ingredients affect your feed’s alkaline levels.

 
Milking Parlor Efficiencies- Time is Money or Is it?  Is the industries push to have high end efficient superior milking parlors effecting the milk quality? Take a look at two different dairies to see how they effectively manage the task of milking.
 
 Best Ag Education for a Future Producer  The industry has changed dramatically in the last decade and the role of education has as well. Find out how some programs are combining experience with learning to give well-rounded educations. Learn how other programs foster outside support to fund their applications. Learn the ins and outs here.