Jim Dickrell
Recent Stories by Jim Dickrell
FDA Proposes Banning Over-the-counter Antibiotic Sales
Oct 10, 2019 by Jim Dickrell
The ban is not immediate and will take at least two years to implement.
The Difference Between Cows’ and Cars’ GHG Emissions
Sep 03, 2019 by Jim Dickrell
It all boils down, so the speak, to basic science.
Check Tower Silos For Wear, Structural Faults
Jun 20, 2019 by Jim Dickrell
Tower silos should be inspected annually for signs of faults that can cause air leaks and even collapse.
Chop Crappy Hay Finer
Jun 19, 2019 by Jim Dickrell
Chopping forage more finely can result in more consistent particle size and greater feed intakes.
Livestock Productivity Soars Over Past 25 Years
May 28, 2019 by Jim Dickrell
Between 1993-1997 and 2014-2018, the U.S. dairy herd has shrunk 4% but production has climbed 38%.
Corn, Silage Samples Show Uptick in Mold Levels
Dec 12, 2018 by Jim Dickrell
If health issues are suspected, obtain a representative sample that is as close as possible to what the animal consumed.
A Herdsman on Your Hip – Part 3
Nov 02, 2018 by Jim Dickrell
Rumination Monitors Help Find Sick Cows
A Herdsman on Your Hip – Part 2
Nov 01, 2018 by Jim Dickrell
Breeding More Precise With Activity Monitors
Be Safe When Sampling Bunkers and Silage Piles
Nov 01, 2018 by Jim Dickrell
Don't forget about safety when sampling silage.
A Herdsman on Your Hip – Part 1
Oct 30, 2018 by Jim Dickrell
Activity, Rumination Monitors Big Time Labor Savers
The Secret to Raising Dairy Beef Profitably
Oct 15, 2018 by Jim Dickrell
One of the first lessons Penn State's Tara Felix tries to teach newbie dairy beef feeders is that cattle raised for beef need grain, not forage.
Stuck in the Mud? Think Safety First
Sep 13, 2018 by Jim Dickrell
The worst thing you can do is to rush when equipment gets stuck. It only takes seconds for things to go horribly wrong.
Corn Silage Maturing Fast
Aug 21, 2018 by Jim Dickrell
Aggressively monitor corn plant dry matter so you don’t miss silage harvest window.
Blizzard Evelyn Victims Should Contact FSA with Damage Assessment
Apr 23, 2018 by Jim Dickrell
State officials need financial estimates of losses as soon as possible to facilitate disaster declarations.
Cover Crops Can Lead to Lower Silage Yields
Jan 11, 2018 by Jim Dickrell
Research at the W.H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute in New York shows planting corn into a growing stand of winter rye can reduce silage yield of the subsequent corn crop.