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2010 Dairy Outlook

by Dr. Robert Cropp, University of Wisconsin and Robert Tigner, UNL Extension Educator, Chase County Extension 

December Dairy Situation and Outlook

by Robert Tigner, UNL Extension Educator, Chase County Extension

This outlook focuses on dairy cow numbers, milk production, and cheese production over the last five years.

Announcements:

February 18-19, 2010

Howard Johnson Riverside Inn, Grand Island, NE

Information on Mold and Mycotoxins:

This year's cool and wet weather has stimulated concern on mold growth and mycotoxins in corn. Below are some key resources that may be useful:

     NebGuides:                                              Additional Resources:

Understanding Mycotoxins                                     2009 Corn Quality

Use of Feed Contaminated with Mycotoxins            Mycotoxin: Effect, Prevention, Treatment

Sampling for Mycotoxins                                          Dealing with Mold and Mycotoxins in the Crop

If there are any doubts about what mycotoxins may be present and at what levels, it is best to send a corn sample for laboratory analysis.  There are several laboratories in the United States that test for mycotoxins.

Local Laboratories:

            phone: (402)-435-4386                                   phone: (402)-341-6733

Nationwide Laboratories: