Check out our Forage Resource Center at dairyherd.com. From planting through feedout, Pioneer Hi-Bred can help you monitor all variables of production with informative inputs from your growing decisions — this includes hybrid selection and agronomic management in the field, to harvest and storage management at the silo or bunker. Listen to podcasts, featuring Pioneer forage experts on topics related to forages and livestock nutrition.
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Why use inoculants (Storage Solutions)
The most important thing a quality inoculant can do is maintain or retain more of the forage that is put in a bunker. Paul Porter, Pioneer Hi-Bred dairy specialist, says that improvement in dry matter recovery can add up to some substantial dollars.
Bunker set up and management (Storage Solutions)
Bunker management can have a serious impact on the nutritional value of silage. Most management revolves around keeping oxygen out of the forage mass. Paul Porter, Pioneer dairy specialist, looks at some keys to bunker management.
Pioneer Hi-Bred announces new inoculant platform (Storage Solutions)
Grass fiber technology, inoculant 11GFT, offers producers higher forage performance.
Corn moisture is critical (Harvest Help)
Use these hints to more accurately determine whole plant moisture at harvest.
Cues for harvesting frosted corn (Harvest Help)
Cool growing season means some growers will not escape frost this fall.
Hay supplies rebound (Harvest Help)
But quality concerns exist, so get your hay tested, say experts.
Late summer and fall alfalfa harvest tips (Harvest Help)
Balance the need for tonnage, forage quality and winter survival.
Forage presentations available (Industry insider)
Presentations from this summer’s “Getting More from Forages” seminar are available online.
Process kernels to improve starch digestibility (Harvest Help)
This helps maximize production from corn silage.
Boost milk production from alfalfa silage (Ration Management)
New research suggests amino acid supplement can increase milk production and increase feed efficiency.
Manage hay carefully in wet conditions (Harvest Help)
Rain that penetrates uncovered bales leads to substantial deterioration and loss of feed value.
How much water does alfalfa need? (Crop Progress)
Producers who irrigate alfalfa need to rely on good strategies.
Match your forage to cow needs (Ration Management)
Forage quality must be high for high producing dairy cows.
Pioneer Forage Forum – The Dairy Producer’s Podcast
Hear interviews from Pioneer forage experts, featuring news and information important to dairy professionals working for successful animal nutrition.
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Why use inoculants — The most important thing a quality inoculant can do is maintain or retain more of the forage that is put in a bunker. Paul Porter, Pioneer Hi-Bred dairy specialist, says that improvement in dry matter recovery can add up to some substantial dollars.
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Bunker set up and management — Bunker management can have a serious impact on the nutritional value of silage. Most management revolves around keeping oxygen out of the forage mass. Paul Porter, Pioneer dairy specialist, looks at some keys to bunker management.
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Growing conditions impact nutrition value — The top environmental growing conditions that affect corn silage nutrition value are solar radiation, moisture, heat and soil fertility. Jim Smith, Pioneer livestock information manager advises to monitor these factors throughout the growing season because they can influence your management practices at harvest time.
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Spring Alfalfa Planting — Spring alfalfa planting is just around the corner. David Miller, director of alfalfa breeding at Pioneer, discusses some factors to take into consideration before putting the seed in the ground. Miller looks at seedbed preparation, planting depth and soil quality recommendations.
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New Traits in Alfalfa — Alfalfa was once considered a one-size-fits-all crop. Through alfalfa breeding and technology, new alfalfa traits offer growers options for matching the right product to the right field conditions. David Miller, director of alfalfa breeding at Pioneer, discusses these new trait advances.
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Using Infrared Technology for Bunker Management — Bill Seglar, Pioneer nutritional scientist veterinarian explains how Pioneer is using infrared camera technology to detect heat loss in bunkers.
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Storage Time and Feeding Value — Dr. Bill Mahanna, Pioneer global nutritional sciences manager offers advice on the timing of feeding after silage is harvested.
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Winter Inventory Strategies — Leo Brown, Pioneer livestock information manger talks about ways to transition to new feedstocks as efficiently as possible.
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Hybrid Selection for Silage Quality — Leo Brown, Pioneer livestock information manager stresses the importance of hybrid selection when it comes to silage quantity and quality.
