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Successfully Managing Long Dry Periods
May 15, 2020
The last two or three months have certainly brought extreme challenges and difficulties to our personal and business lives like we have never seen before. The need to produce and […]
I have to cut milk production. Now what?
May 6, 2020
2020 has seen some unprecedented markets, actions, and now mandates reducing the amount of milk sold by a farm. While there are many options to accomplish reducing milk volume for […]
15 Tips to Prepare Your Lots for Summer
April 23, 2020
Spring planting is almost here. Before you take to the tractor seat, get your lot and buildings prepared for the heat and rain of summer. Here are 15 tips to […]
Options for Slowing Down Growth in Pigs
April 14, 2020
The current swine market, affected in large part by the COVID-19 crisis, is in a precarious position. Market prices for producers are already low, but if packing plants end up […]
Glucose Plays an Important Role in Beef Synchronization Programs
April 10, 2020
As you are getting ready for synchronizing your beef cows and yearling replacement heifers this year, your nutrition program should reflect your goals to improve fertilization rate and improve embryo […]
Achieving and Maintaining Strong Dairy Milk Components
April 8, 2020
Strong milk components have been and always should be an important topic to discuss on dairies. In no specific order, here are some fundamental points I think about, check, or […]
5 Favorite Reports to Check Remotely for a Robotic Herd
March 30, 2020
With COVID-19 keeping us at home, here are some things you can look at to check progress on your Lely® farm with a robotic milking system. Here are my favorite […]
Introducing New Biodegradable Tubs!
March 20, 2020
As part of Form-A-Feed’s overall mission to provide quality nutrition and professional service to our customers, we are now offering biodegradable tub options for our low moisture Form-A-Lic tubs in […]
Stage One Creep Feeding
March 12, 2020
In years past many beef producers have used a texturized dairy calf starter as a Stage 1 creep feed for their baby beef calves. Over time, we have been able […]
Wild Yeast’s Effect on Milk Production and Components
February 26, 2020
It is every livestock farm’s desire to feed high-quality corn silage, high moisture corn and/or earlage to ensure excellent animal health and production. Did you get your corn silage or […]
Winter Water Management for Beef Cattle
February 5, 2020
It is estimated that the water requirements of beef cattle remain consistent up to about 40 °F and go up to the point of needing twice the amount of water […]
Co-Jo Dairy Awarded 2019 Form-A-Feed Outstanding Dairy
January 23, 2020
Form A Feed’s annual Professional Dairy Conference was held on January 16 and 17, 2020 at Treasure Island Resort and Casino, in Red Wing, MN. At the evening banquet during […]