Comparison of Pasture Utilization in Midwest Dairy Farms

This study presents data on pasture utilization for dairy farming on seven Midwest dairy farms, showcasing the days of grazing and the percentage of dry matter intake from pasture for different classes of dairy cattle. The research conducted in 2018 by the Midwest Perennial Forage Working Group under Green Lands Blue Waters provides valuable insights into managed grazing practices for dairy profits.

• Dairy farming
• Midwest farms
• Pasture utilization
• Dairy cattle
• Managed grazing

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1. Managed Grazing for Dairy Profits Seasonal Pasture Utilization on Seven Grazing Dairy Farms in the Midwest Month-to-month percentage of dry matter intake from pasture for three classes of dairy cattle Days of pasture grazing per month http://greenlandsbluewaters.net/Perennial_Forage/dairy.html

2. Durovec Dairy Bob and Patty Durovec Meadowlands, MN Pasture Utilization on Durovec Farm Days of Grazing on Durovec Farm 120 35 30 100 % of dry matter intake 25 80 20 60 15 40 10 20 5 0 0 Lactating cows Dry cows Replacement heifers Managed Grazing for Dairy Profits. 2018.Midwest Perennial Forage Working Group, Green Lands Blue Waters. www.greenlandsbluewaters.net/dairy.html. Study conducted with funding from USDA-Risk Management Agency.

3. Haverinen Dairy Wayne and Heidi Haverinen Menagha, MN Days of Grazing on Haverinen Farm Pasture Utilization on Haverinen Farm 35 120 30 100 % of dry matter intake 25 80 20 60 15 40 10 20 5 0 0 Lactating cows Dry cows Replacement heifers Managed Grazing for Dairy Profits. 2018.Midwest Perennial Forage Working Group, Green Lands Blue Waters. www.greenlandsbluewaters.net/dairy.html. Study conducted with funding from USDA-Risk Management Agency.

4. Springside Dairy, LLC Olaf Haugen, Vance and Bonnie Haugen Canton, MN Days of Grazing on Springside Dairy LLC Pasture Utilization on Springside Dairy LLC 35 100 90 30 80 % of dry matter intake 70 25 60 20 50 40 15 30 20 10 10 5 0 0 Lactating cows Dry cows Replacement heifers Managed Grazing for Dairy Profits. 2018.Midwest Perennial Forage Working Group, Green Lands Blue Waters. www.greenlandsbluewaters.net/dairy.html. Study conducted with funding from USDA-Risk Management Agency.

5. Law-Rae Manor Dairy Farmer name: David & Susan Suprenant Location:Manteno, IL Days of Grazing on Law-Rae Manor Dairy Pasture Utilization on Law-Rae Manor Dairy 35 120 30 100 % of dry matter intake 25 80 20 60 15 40 10 20 5 0 0 Lactating cows Dry cows Replacement heifers Managed Grazing for Dairy Profits. 2018.Midwest Perennial Forage Working Group, Green Lands Blue Waters. www.greenlandsbluewaters.net/dairy.html. Study conducted with funding from USDA-Risk Management Agency.

6. Paris Family Dairy Bert and Trish Paris Belleville, Wisconsin Days of Grazing on Paris farm Pasture Utilization on Paris Farm 35 120 30 100 25 % dry matter intake 80 20 60 15 40 10 20 5 0 0 Lactating cows: Dry cows: Replacement heifers: Managed Grazing for Dairy Profits. 2018.Midwest Perennial Forage Working Group, Green Lands Blue Waters. www.greenlandsbluewaters.net/dairy.html. Study conducted with funding from USDA-Risk Management Agency.

7. Tomandl Farms Farmer name: Joe and Christy Tomandl Location:Medford, WI Days of Grazing on Tomandl Farms Pasture Utilization on Tomandl Farms 35 120 30 100 % of dry matter intake 25 80 20 60 15 40 10 20 5 0 0 Lactating cows Dry cows Replacement heifers Managed Grazing for Dairy Profits. 2018.Midwest Perennial Forage Working Group, Green Lands Blue Waters. www.greenlandsbluewaters.net/dairy.html. Study conducted with funding from USDA-Risk Management Agency.

8. Wedemeier Dairy Scott and Catherine Wedemeier Maynard, IA Days of Grazing on Wedemeier Farm Pasture Utilization on Wedemeier Farm 120 35 100 30 % of dry matter intake 80 25 60 20 15 40 10 20 5 0 0 Lactating cows Dry cows Replacement heifers Managed Grazing for Dairy Profits. 2018.Midwest Perennial Forage Working Group, Green Lands Blue Waters. www.greenlandsbluewaters.net/dairy.html. Study conducted with funding from USDA-Risk Management Agency.

9. Seasonal Pasture Utilization by Three Classes of Dairy Cattle on Seven Midwestern Dairies Tomandl Farms 120 % of dry matter intake 100 80 Durovec Farm Springside Dairy LLC 60 100 120 40 % of dry matter intake % of dry matter intake 80 100 20 80 60 0 60 40 40 20 Law-Rae Manor Dairy 20 0 0 120 % of dry matter intake 100 80 Haverinen Farm Paris Farm 60 120 120 40 % of dry matter intake % dry matter intake 100 100 20 80 80 0 60 60 40 40 Wedemeier Farm 20 20 0 0 120 % of dry matter intake 100 80 Dry cows Lactating cows Replacement heifers 60 40 Managed Grazing for Dairy Profits. 2018.Midwest Perennial Forage Working Group, Green Lands Blue Waters. www.greenlandsbluewaters.net/dairy.html. Study conducted with funding from USDA-Risk Management Agency. 20 0