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Hugh Harney
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Technical Dairy Specialist and Writer, AgriLand
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Anything illegal or lewd
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By Hugh Harney Verified| AgriLand Verified The trend over the last few years is that farmers are breeding the number of replacement dairy heifers that is required for a sufficient replacement rate with little to no surplus heifers being bred. While sexed semen has been a fantastic tool for the industry, it has led to more selective breeding, increasing genetic gain in herds but limiting the amount of heifers being born.
By Hugh Harney Verified| AgriLand Verified For most farms, fertiliser is in the ground on their silage blocks and, for autumn calving herds and those that are winter milking, fertiliser would have been targeted in late March to avail of an early cutting date. Winter milking can be an expensive way of milking cows as, quite often, if silage quality is not optimum, milk production is heavily reliant on meal feeding or other sources of feed such as maize silage, soya hulls, or beet.
By Hugh Harney Verified| AgriLand Verified The trend over the last few years is that farmers are breeding the number of replacement dairy heifers that is required for a sufficient replacement rate with little to no surplus heifers being bred. While sexed semen has been a fantastic tool for the industry, it has led to more selective breeding, increasing genetic gain in herds but limiting the amount of heifers being born.
Company Info
AgriLand
AGRILAND FS is a farmer-owned cooperative based in Winterset, Iowa, with over 90 years of experience. The organization operates across Southern Iowa, Northwest Missouri, and other areas in the Midwest, generating a revenue of $79.4 million and employing 231 people. AGRILAND FS is dedicated to supporting farmers and local communities with a wide range of products and services. The company offers agronomy services that leverage digital technology for innovative solutions, energy solutions including propane and fuel, and grain services for storage and marketing. Additionally, AGRILAND FS provides customized financing through FS Agri-Finance to enhance profitability for agricultural businesses. Their product lineup includes high-quality seeds, fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, and petroleum products. The cooperative also focuses on sustainability, ensuring that its operations benefit both the environment and the community.
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Founded: 1931