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Alfalfa haylage quality and appearance can change due to multiple factors. Image by PJ Neff. You open a bag, bunker or pile of alfalfa haylage and exclaim, “Something’s not right here!” What you find is a foul-smelling, slimy, wet haylage that doesn’t mix well in the total mixed ration (TMR) and significantly decreases the TMR’s palatability. Intakes and milk production start to decrease. “What happened to my haylage?” is the big question.
Does your lactating ration strategy drive farm profit? Perspective is key when evaluating a lactating ration. Consider the value of purchased versus homegrown feeds, land needed for homegrown feeds, diet priorities and more. Over the last few years, Canadian dairy producers have faced a rapidly evolving economic landscape. Feed costs now as much as ever are one of the critical determinants of profitability.
In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published data on suicide rates by occupation from 2012 to 2015. It was one of only a few articles that attempted to summarize suicide rates by occupation. These data showed that farmers, ranchers and other agricultural managers had a suicide rate higher than the general population. This report ignited a conversation about mental health in rural America, and the agriculture industry responded well on a large scale.
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