Corn Harvest – Silage vs. Grain
This time of the year, you see some corn being harvested for silage and others still drying out in the fields, waiting to be harvested as feed corn with the proper amount of moisture. A good explanation of the differences and challenges of waiting for the corn to dry enough to be harvested while the fields haven't turned to winter slop.
Learn To Score Body Conditioning (BCS) For Dairy Cows
One of my pass time activities I do usually when waiting on something is to look at show cattle on Facebook and try to score them in my head. There are some real super cattle out there thanks to modern genetics.
Incorporating Manure – Chisel Plowing
I chisel plow the manure that we spread so it breaks down faster! By incorporating the manure, you'll lose less Nitrogen to volatization.
Lakenvelder koeien met kalfjes – Dutch Belted with calves
The colour markings are the main characteristic for the Lakenvelder. A Lakenvelder is either black or red, with a white belt over the middle. In Dutch this belt is described as 'laken' (sheet). The lakenvelder is a curious and quiet breed. The breed began to flourish in the Netherlands in the 17th century. The cattle were highly prized for their milking and fattening abilities. Nowadays, the Lakenvelder is a rare breed.
