Value of Feed Ingredients

Value of Feed Ingredients

Producers often ask me “What is the best feed buy right now?” I used to look at cost per ton and cost per gram of MP in ingredients to answer that question. Now I have developed a spreadsheet to help answer that question more effectively. Since we have...
Heroes Among Us – Seeking Nominations

Heroes Among Us – Seeking Nominations

The time has come…we are looking for nominations. The people in our community who do good things, often with little or no recognition. Our third annual Tanks of Thanks celebration is set for August 13! This year we are joining forces with Parkfest to make the...
The Remodel is Complete!

The Remodel is Complete!

We are proud to say the major remodel at County Market is complete. It is hard to remember what the store looked like before, but this video helps us remember how far we’ve come in such a short amount of time!
Focus on Calf Nutrition

Focus on Calf Nutrition

An area that a dairy can reclaim lost profit is calf management.  Most producers know their death loss and health concerns in their calves and heifers, but many are not tracking growth rates.  Tracking height and weight monthly can pay dividends by identifying...
Are you ready for the frost?

Are you ready for the frost?

Temperatures will be dipping low tonight and frost will likely be something to consider. If you are wondering what impact that might have on your crops, this guide from West Central should help: CORN Germination:  Cold soil temperatures (sub 50o F) can trigger...