Articles

Well‑managed pastures can deliver highly digestible, protein‑rich forage. Pasture alone rarely provides a perfectly balanced diet, especially for high‑producing dairy cows. Join us to hear from a dairy farmer using virtual fencing on his dairy heifers, research done on performance of heifers raised on pasture and in confinement operations, and how to get the most out of pastures to raise our dairy animals.

Fat is a common, energy-dense nutrient for dairy cattle.  While many ration ingredients contribute to the fat content of the diet, feeding supplemental sources of fatty acids can positively influence milk yield, milk composition, and reproductive performance of dairy cattle.  As a result, supplemental fat feeding is a common strategy used by dairy farmers and their nutritionists. 

Extension educators Katelyn Goldsmith and Matt Lippert dive into the cow side and discuss fatty acid profiles, potential butterfat benefits, and practical feeding strategies.

Dr. Shawn Conley discusses the agronomic side about what makes growing high oleic soybeans different, how they perform in the field, and key management considerations.