Dairy Cattle

Blog Posts

Breeding tips for fall-calving cows
For fall calving herds, breeding season is upon us. Successful reproduction is the forefront of a cow/calf operation and heavily impacts an...
Getting the most out of cull cows
As with all markets, there is fluctuation in the price of cull cows. In general, market lows occur during times of highest supply. Since most...
Fall is the time for cattle producers to sample and interpret hay forage tests
Cooler temperatures and fall leaf foliage are reminders that winter is just around the corner. For cattle producers, this reminder also brings fewer...
4-H members advance to National Dairy Quiz Bowl
Four 4-H members earned the right to advance to the National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest during the statewide 4-H contest held Saturday, March 7 at...

News Releases

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2022 ACES Funk Awards recipients recognized
URBANA, Ill. – Each year the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences recognizes faculty, staff, and graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements or exceptional service to the college. The awards program was established in 1970 by the Paul A. Funk...
Dudley Smith Farm Field Day highlights regenerative ag practices
URBANA, Ill. – Transformative changes have helped agriculturalists feed a growing human population more efficiently and effectively than prior generations while advancing stewardship and sustainability of the land, water, and air needed for life. The world’s population is estimated to...