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Articles Calf Management Tips for Cold Weather
Coleen M. Jones, Jud Heinrichs
Within a certain range of temperatures called the thermoneutral zone or TNZ, calves can maintain body temperature without needing extra energy. More
Articles Rumen Development, Don’t Wean Calves Without It!
Coleen M. Jones, Jud Heinrichs
Regardless of how much milk you are feeding calves or what age they are at weaning, if the rumen is not ready, calves are in for a rough transition. More
Articles Getting Your Affairs in Order
Marilyn Furry, Ph.D.
Information on organizing your records, making decisions, transferring property, planning for final arrangements, and documenting your preferences. More
Articles Penn State Dairy Cattle Nutrition Workshop
Coleen M. Jones, Jud Heinrichs
Annual event provides continuing education for feed industry professionals. More
Articles Financial Life Skills: Start with Mutual Funds
Marilyn Furry, Ph.D.
This article for the beginning investor explains what mutual funds are, ways you can make money on mutual funds, the objectives of mutual funds, types of mutual funds, and more. More
Articles Spending Decisions: A Money Management Activity for Adults
Marilyn Furry, Ph.D.
This publication provides an activity that demonstrates that spending decisions must be made with limited dollars More
Articles Growing Raspberries and Strawberries in Containers
Kathy Demchak, Matthew Cooper
Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) High and Low Tunnel Berry Project Update #1—information on growing strawberries and raspberries in containers. More
Articles The Build-a-Budget Book
Marilyn Furry, Ph.D.
This workbook-formerly known as the Fudge-It Budget Book-offers six steps toward managing your family's money. More
Articles Family Time, Spring: Child Ages 2-3
Marilyn Furry, Ph.D.
Strong, healthy families don't just happen. They take planning and work by each member. This publication provides activities for strengthening the family. More
Articles El Libro para Hacer un Presupuesto
Marilyn Furry, Ph.D.
Spanish translation of UI389. More
Articles From Harvest to Feed: Understanding Silage Management
Coleen M. Jones, Jud Heinrichs, Virginia A. Ishler, Gregory W. Roth, Ph.D.
Silage is a staple forage on dairy farms. High-level management and sizeable financial outlays are necessary to efficiently produce, harvest, store and feed silage. More
Articles Feeding the Newborn Dairy Calf
Coleen M. Jones, Jud Heinrichs
Calf health, growth, and productivity rely heavily on nutrition and management practices. More
Articles Growth Charts for Dairy Heifers
Coleen M. Jones, Jud Heinrichs
Comparing to a breed standard can indicate if heifer growth is progressing normally. More
Articles Financial Security in Life: Conquering College Costs
Robin Kuleck, RN, MSEd, Marilyn Furry, Ph.D.
Parents saving for their children's college education face a confusing maze of ways to save and pay for higher education. More
Articles Financial Security in Life: Finding Money to Save
Marilyn Furry, Ph.D., Valerie Manganello
This article explains how to get started saving, practice good spending habits, and develop strategies that can help you save money. More
Articles Using the Body Condition Scoring Excel Spreadsheet Series
Coleen M. Jones, Jud Heinrichs
Instructions for the Body Condition Scoring spreadsheet series, used to evaluate body condition in cows and heifers. Spreadsheet series is designed for a scale of 1 to 5. More
Articles Growth Monitor: Compare Heifers to Breed Standards
Coleen M. Jones, Jud Heinrichs
Spreadsheet tools for tracking dairy heifer growth in comparison to breed standards. More
Articles Bouncing Back When Your Income Drops 4: Spending Priorities
Marilyn Furry, Ph.D.
A loss of income forces a family to evaluate its spending. More
Articles Bouncing Back When Your Income Drops: Overview
Cathy F. Bowen, Ph.D., Marilyn Furry, Ph.D.
Losing your job, being laid off, or having your family income decrease is traumatic. More
Articles Bouncing Back When Your Income Drops 6: Cutting Corners
Marilyn Furry, Ph.D.
The effects of a reduced income can be managed by economizing. The result will be a more effective use of resources, especially time and money. More
Articles Milk Replacer Costs and Your Options
Coleen M. Jones, Jud Heinrichs
Discussion of whey protein prices, alternative proteins, cost comparisons, and considerations for feeding waste milk. More
Articles Composition and Hygiene of Colostrum on Modern Pennsylvania Dairy Farms
Jud Heinrichs, Coleen M. Jones
Nutrient, immunoglobulin, and bacterial content of modern colostrum and discussion of colostrum source and volume. More
Articles Effects of Calf Feeding Program on First Lactation Performance
Jud Heinrichs, Coleen M. Jones
A review of the effects of increased milk or milk replacer feeding on milk production. More
Articles Trends in Age at Calving of Heifers in Pennsylvania
Jud Heinrichs, Coleen M. Jones
Age at first calving impacts the total costs of raising heifers. This article examines DHI data on age at first calving in Pennsylvania Holsteins. More
Articles CalfTrack Calf Management System
Jud Heinrichs, Coleen M. Jones
CalfTrack is a comprehensive program to train employees that are responsible for calf care. More