Harvest Help
Haying, ensiling immature corn poses challenges
Some North Dakota producers may be faced with having to use their corn, sunflower, wheat, barley, oat or other crops for hay, grazing or silage because of this year's drought conditions.
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Think twice before baling soybeans
Soybeans can make good forage, but heed these words of caution before cutting them for hay.
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How much silage will you lose to shrink this year?
Severe drought conditions in many parts of the country mean proper ensiling is of the utmost importance this year. Steps taken during ensiling can prevent silage losses due to shrink.
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Corn silage could salvage some value for drought-damaged crop
Farmers with drought-damaged cornfields could consider harvesting the crop for livestock feed to salvage some of its value and to help livestock producers supplement short forage supplies, says a Purdue Extension forage specialist.
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Dry weather increases potential for high-ash forages
Higher than normal ash levels in forage from soil contamination can cause significant challenges when balancing diets for lactating dairy cows.
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Alfalfa management considerations in a drought
An established alfalfa plant has a deep taproot that enables the plant to extract moisture from the soil and continue growing even under drought conditions.
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Managing your alfalfa crop following a hectic spring season
Let your alfalfa blossom during the summer to capture some carbohydrates.
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Test forage for nitrates before you cut
Heat and drought stress can cause dangerous concentrations of nitrates to accumulate in summer annuals. Nitrate poisoning can cause abortions in cattle. High concentrations can even be fatal.
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Advice on achieving high-forage rations
There is little room for error when harvesting and ensiling forage destined for use in high-forage diets.
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Don’t let your hay profits go up in smoke
Hay is a hot commodity, but don’t let it ignite.
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Evaluate ensiling techniques before harvest starts
Understanding the ensiling process can help you reach your silage feeding goals.
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