Author: Connie Eibergen

Dairy profit margins have tightened in the last 6 months. Dairy farms need to maximize income and squeeze every penny of efficiency they can find.  The first tool a dairy […]

“That’s the way we’ve always done it.” We’ve all heard and probably said this statement at some point in our lives.  For some it pays homage to things that have […]

What is considered high risk? It seems with today’s markets and feeding scenarios everything is considered high risk when we talk financials. When we talk about incoming feeder cattle, ‘high […]

We are now approaching mid-summer and the grass out in pastures will be starting to mature.  If you aren’t already supplementing with protein lic tubs you might want to start […]

Form-A-Feed has selected four students to receive a Form-A-Feed scholarship this year.  Each year Form-A-Feed awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors and first year college students who are pursuing […]

Temperature Humidity Index (THI) calculates the effects of both temperature and humidity. As we say in Wisconsin on those days when it’s miserable to be outside, “it’s not the heat, […]

Seventy-five percent of dairy cow health disorders such as displaced abomasum (DA), metritis, and retained placenta (RP) happen in the first 30 days of lactation. The onset of lactation puts […]

While beta agonists (ractopamine) aren’t approved for use in cattle sold to all packing facilities, and they aren’t right for all situations (heat stress, too heavy of cattle to start […]

Anyone who buys milk replacer has certainly noticed the increase in the price over the last year. Compared to March 2021, the price of milk replacers have increased by $15 […]

Most cattle producers understand the importance of delivering the right amount of quality nutrients to cows.  They balance for energy levels (body condition) and protein, and provide supplemental minerals and […]

Our favorite time of year is here, calving season! The crisp cold air, the early mornings and late nights and coming out to find a healthy calf and caring momma […]

Hog futures prices have been hitting over $100/cwt, meaning every pig on your farm is very valuable.  In addition, grain and feed prices are high, so input costs for each […]