Dairy

A list of meetings/events for Animal and Livestock Producers

Dairy farms in particular recognize the value of winter forages like triticale as a high-yielding and high-quality forage crop for livestock. The yield potential for winter forages is largely based on planting date and fall nitrogen availability; these two critical factors determine the number of fall tillers, which set the yield potential for the following spring. Winter forages like triticale can also serve as a good source of protein, potentially making them a more economical alternative to other feed ingredients such as soybean meal for meeting ration protein needs.

Oct. 31 marked the beginning of my 37th year with Extension. In 1988, I began my career in Baltimore County, and you probably would guess I was among the youngest on staff. Today I am senior staff.

Resources on cow comfort and a transition program.

Resources on dairy nutrition

Maryland Milk Moos-This edition covers topics on current research, managing corn, transition cows, and a notice to beneficiaries.

Maryland Milk Moos - July 2024. This edition covers topics such as optimizing corn silage planting decisions, avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in dairy herds nationwide, and upcoming extension events and programs.

Avian Influenza (H5N1) Outbreaks Seen in Dairy Herds Across the Country