Resources

Dairy farmers probably get sick of hearing the age- old advice of “you’ve got to increase production to be more profitable”. However, there isn’t a…

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…

This research was published and written by Eric Hatungimana, Ph.D., and  Pete Erickson, Ph.D., Extension Dairy Specialist, University of New…

How Feeding Nicotinic Acid (niacin) Can Improve Colostrum Quality and Calf Performance Written and published by Pete Erickson, Ph.D., Extension…

An Economic Strategy to Raise Dairy Heifers This research was published and written by Eric Hatungimana, Ph.D. University of New Hampshire. Wet…

Click the link below to view a recording of our June 16 webinar focusing on financial tools for dairy producers. The program features emeritus…

This is a compilation of online resources shared during the Farmers Market webinar held on Monday, May 18, 2020. Additional resources have been added…

Heifers are either the second or third greatest cost on a dairy farm, behind feed costs and labor. It has been estimated that the cost to raise a…

Extension’s online map includes farm locations and contact information, farm-preferred methods for relaying product, marketing updates to the public…

Many farms look forward to the arrival of spring and the start of the growing season, but the change in seasons brought unpleasant surprises to farms…

Internal Parasites can be classified into two basic groups, worms and protozoa. Parasitic disease differs from bacterial and viral disease in…

The following two webinars were a part of the Risk Management Education Series hosted by UNH Cooperative Extension on March 2, 2017. Making a…

You can a lot about hay by looking at it, feeling it, and even (carefully!) smelling it. The video below discusses what sorts of things distinguish…

Forage testing is the best way to assess the quality of your hay, but getting accurate results depends on starting with a representative sample. The…

Experts and state producers shared their knowlege and experience using automated calf feeders during a March 22, 2018 webinar hosted by UNH…

Most farms will eventually have a construction project to add new facilities or improve existing ones. Depending upon the skill of the owner and…

Housing If you choose to raise turkeys indoors on floors that are cleanable, it will be easier to control predators and parasites. You’ll need…

Sources of Hens Though it’s sometimes possible to buy five-month old pullets that are ready to start laying eggs, it’s more likely you’ll need to…

Whether for eggs or for meat, in order to have success with your small or large poultry flock, you need to make sure you start and end with a healthy…

Starting your chicks Raising a flock of chickens for home meat or egg production can be an easy and rewarding experience. Before you jump into…