Congratulations to our 2019 Pork Chop Day raffle prize winners! Mycogen Cooler — Dave Clintsman Jr. Yeti Cooler — Kirk Haslow Stihl Chainsaw — David S Martin Stihl Weed Eater — Matthew Horst Traeger Grill — Daryl Oberholtzer Pair of Fold Up Chairs — Don Kotcon Stihl Leaf Blower — Rem Jem Pair of Fold […]
Resistance of certain weeds to glyphosate and ALS inhibitors is expanding in Clark, and surrounding counties. While there are a number of these weed biotypes, waterhemp is one such weed with resistance to multiple classes of herbicides. With few herbicide options available for control, growers must deploy new strategies in how they manage waterhemp-infested fields. […]
Most of the discussion of calf feeding and management in cold weather revolves around these questions; Should I start feeding more milk? Should I increase total solids? Should I add a fat supplement during the winter? A goal of these feeding strategies is to provide more calories to the calf. Beyond cold stress, calves face […]
The Basics of Calf Management become critical for calf health and vitality during times of extreme cold stress. Pay attention to your calves environment making sure they are dry and have proper ventilation. Feeding rates of milk or milk replacer may need to be increased to maintain energy levels for increased maintenance needs. Spending extra […]
With the frigid weather coming later this week please make sure to check your feed inventories and call ahead if you need to make an order! We will make our best effort as we battle these bitter cold temperatures. Thank you everyone for your cooperation during this extreme weather event.
Northside Elevator currently has a position open in our Accounts Payable department. This is a full time position with a friendly home town business. We offer competitive pay, 401k, profit sharing, insurance, and paid vacation. Interested applicants should head over to our careers page and read all about it. NorthsideElevator.com/careers
Who Are The Big Players? Over the past two decades as dairy exports from the U.S. have grown, we’ve become more aware of the impact of exports on farm profitability in this country. Our exports compete with dairy products from other countries and regions as shown in the table below. The primary products exported from […]
So you have signed up for a grain account, are receiving bids via email or text, and would now like to use your account to market your grain. Haven’t signed up? Check out our guide Sign Up For Cash Bids How To. To get started using your account just head on over to our website, […]
Signing up for a Northside Elevator grain account allows you to keep on top of the current grain prices. With your account you can recieve grain prices via email, text, or you can log in to see the current prices and place market bids to sell your grain. Sound interesting? If so follow the guide […]
The negative effects that heat stress can have on a lactating herd are well known among dairy nutritionists and dairy producers, and heat abatement strategies for lactating cows are commonly employed on many farms in the Upper Midwest. But dry cows, a sometimes overlooked group, are also highly susceptible to heat stress. Importantly, the negative […]
