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Keeping Cows Cool, Where Do I Start?
by John F. Smith Joseph P. Harner III Michael J. Brouk
EP77
Heat stress effects on dairy cows include: increased water intake, decrease in dry matter intake, slower rate of feed passage,less milk production and poor reproductive performance.Published Date: Feb 2001
Reducing Heat Stress in Holding Pens
by Joseph P. Harner III John F. Smith Michael J. Brouk
MF2468
Tips for keeping cows cool in the holding pen.Published Date: Sep 2000
Equipment to Reduce Spray Drift
by Robert E. Wolf John W. Slocombe
MF2445
Large droplets are not as likely to drift off-target as smaller droplets. This basic principle lies behind many innovations to reduce drift when spraying herbicides. Reviewed June 2014 by John W. Slocombe. 4-page, b/w.Published Date: Mar 2000
On-Farm Chemical Containment and Loading Facilities Checklist
by Robert E. Wolf Dennis R. Gardisser Ronald T. Noyes
MF2443
Checklist to assess environmental integrity & operation of your pesticide & fertilizer mixing & loading facility: Housekeeping, Storage, Handling, Rinsate, Fuel Storage, Safety, Security.Published Date: Mar 2000
Strategies to Reduce Spray Drift
MF2444
Select a nozzle that produces coarser droplets, Use lower end of pressure range, Lower boom height, Increase nozzle size, Spray when wind speeds are under 10 mph, & away from sensitive crops.Published Date: Mar 2000
Relocation and Expansion Planning for Dairy Producers
by John F. Smith Joseph P. Harner III Michael J. Brouk
MF2424
Publication is temporarily unavailable during revision. Designing and locating a dairy facility to maximize labor efficiency and cow performance.Revision Date: Jan 2000
Sprinkler Systems for Cooling Dairy Cows at a Feed Line
MF2401
Provides information on cooling dairy cows through use of sprinkler systemsPublished Date: Jul 1999
Planning a Dairy Expansion
by John F. Smith Joseph P. Harner III
MF2318
Publication is temporarily unavailable during revision. Provides answers for those wishing to expand their dairies.Published Date: May 1998
Coping With Summer Weather—Dairy Management Strategies to Control Heat Stress
by John F. Smith Joseph P. Harner III Dick Dunham
MF2319
Publication is temporarily unavailable during revision. Strategies that can be used by commercial dairies to reduce the effects of heat stress on dairy cattle.Published Date: Mar 1998
Soil Compaction—Problems and Solutions
by Hans Kok Randal K. Taylor Ray E. Lamond
AF115
Soil compaction has become more of a problem in recent years due to increased equipment size and lack of crop rotations. More tillage passes may be needed to control weeds and bury residue. 4-page, 2-color.Revision Date: Jul 1996
Maintaining Drip Irrigation Systems
by Gary A. Clark William J. Lamont Charles W. Marr
MF2178
Drip irrigation systems are becoming more widely used, especially vegetable crops. The system must function efficiently during the entire growing season.Published Date: Apr 1996
Sunflower Harvesting
PM33
Goal is to get a completely threshed head onto straw walker in one piece. This is done by keeping cylinder speed slow & concave spacing wide & harvesting at good speed when seed moisture is low.Published Date: Jan 1996
Large Round Bale Hay Storage
by Randal K. Taylor Dale A. Blasi
MF1066
Lists methods of hay storage. Round bales are not well suited for barn storage. Outdoor storage is practical in low-rainfall areas. Covers, stacking methods, & drainage reduce losses.Revision Date: May 1995
Harvesting Wheat
by Randal K. Taylor Mark Schrock
MF2026
Provides information on wheat harvesting. Suggests minor adjustments to the combine to drastically reduce grain losses or improve grain quality. Additional wheat saved is clear profit.Published Date: Mar 1995
Managing Soil Compaction on Flooded Fields
MF1150
Rain pounding on soil surface may cause it to become extremely hard. This compaction can make planting crops difficult, especially on no-till fields.Published Date: Nov 1993
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