Oct 5, 2021 | Blog Posts, Featured Posts
By Deanne Meyer, Ph.D., Livestock Waste Management Specialist, UC Davis, Department of Animal Science, UC ANR Choppers are going full throttle. That means it’s time to record harvested forage weights and sample forages from each field where manure was applied. These...
Sep 29, 2021 | Featured Posts
Join the Live Webinar Thursday, October 7, 4 – 4:30 p.m. Producer registration is FREE – just sign up HERE! ($10 registration fee all others) Managing Manure, Keeping More Solids Out Lagoons: • Hear from a consultant and producer who applied for and...
Jun 16, 2021 | Blog Posts, Featured Posts
By Deanne Meyer, Ph.D., Livestock Waste Management Specialist, UC Davis, Department of Animal Science, UC ANR Here we are again, DRY. Let’s dust off key nutrient management tips during drought. Work with your certified crop adviser (CCA) to be sure the Nutrient...
Apr 28, 2021 | Blog Posts, Featured Posts
By Deanne Meyer, Ph.D., Livestock Waste Management Specialist, UC Davis, Department of Animal Science, UC ANR Winter rains were few this year. Forage harvest is a bit light, depending on your location and water use. It’s important to remember to sample...
Apr 28, 2021 | Blog Posts, Featured Posts
For California cows with access to shade but not fans or sprinklers, losses are estimated to average $110/cow/year. For everything you need to know on the subject, visit CDQAP’s Heat Stress in Dairy Cows.
