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New Hampshire Dairy Industry Adapts, Faces Challenges According to Updated Dairy Book
UNH Research, State Policy, Innovation, Diversification, Cost Controls, Marketing Seen as Keys For Granite State Dairy Industry
UNH Research, State Policy, Innovation, Diversification, Cost Controls, Marketing Seen as Keys For Granite State Dairy Industry Learn More
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Managing Drought Stressed Corn
It’s been a dry season; preciption has been below normal since March, and most locations are seeing 25% or less of their normal preciptiation this wee... Learn More
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Open Forums for NH Farmers
Extension will hold reoccurring Zoom (or via telephone) meetings for New Hampshire's agricultural community
Extension will hold reoccurring Zoom (or via telephone) meetings for New Hampshire's agricultural community Learn More

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Interpreting Feed Analysis
Why should I analyze my feed?

We need to analyze feeds to know what we are feeding. Feed analysis allows you to know what your feed is ... Learn More
Water for Calves
It is well accepted that calves need milk or milk replacer in their diet to grow them to weaning age. There are a lot of misconceptions about offering... Learn More
barley, feedstuffs
Determining Monetary Values of Feedstuffs
Concentrates are always a high proportion of the cost of a feed ration due to their contribution as primary energy and protein sources in dairy feeds.... Learn More
Wheat
Improving the Shelf-life of Wet Brewers Grains on New Hampshire Dairy Farms
This research was published and written by Eric Hatungimana, Ph.D., and  Pete Erickson, Ph.D., Extension Dairy Specialist, University of New Hampshire... Learn More
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Feeding Nicotinic Acid (Niacin) to Dairy Cows
How Feeding Nicotinic Acid (niacin) Can Improve Colostrum Quality and Calf Performance

Written and published by Pete Erickson, Ph.D., E... Learn More
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Limit-Feeding Diets Containing Wet Brewer’s Grains
An Economic Strategy to Raise Dairy Heifers

This research was published and written by Eric Hatungimana, Ph.D. University of New Hampsh... Learn More

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