"In an effort to improve the competitive position of their businesses, progressive dairy producers are closely scrutinizing the idea that a dairy business must produce the majority of the inputs needed to produce milk. "
"If we can?t employ a workforce that operates the parlor consistently, then the whole operation will fail. Full adoption of the standard operating procedure (SOP) process can go a long way toward ensuring that the necessary workforce is in place. The full SOP process includes planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring. "
"This publication covers semen tank management, handling semen within the tank, thawing semen, inseminating a group of synchronized cattle, and additional pointers in handling semen."
"This 10-page report summarizes the results of a 1997 mail survey of the principal operators of Pennsylvania dairy farms. It included questions about farm resources, cropping acreage, technology use, future production and technology plans, operator characteristics, and grazing practices."
"Discussion of pasture nutrient quality changes and strategies to provide supplementation that complements pasture nutrients."