Daniel Olson

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The dairy industry faces a seismic shift as Corteva exits the BMR corn business, leaving farmers and nutritionists searching for alternatives.
Ask these questions to see if BMR is a good fit for your farm.
The subject of floury corn versus vitreous corn for corn silage has been a controversial one in the past.
With much of the country experiencing a forage shortage, there is still a good opportunity to build forage inventories by double cropping this year.
High feed prices have put a lot of strain on dairy farmers and their herd’s nutritionist as they try to navigate shrinking margins.
Digestibility of corn silage can be impacted by many factors including genetics, fertility, growing conditions and spacing.
The agronomic benefits of alfalfa are many and in some areas of the country it is still my preferred legume. However, let us look at what modern improved varieties of red clover bring to the table.
The benefits of diverse plant species are well documented — yet sometimes diverse mixes can be difficult to manage due to differences in palatability and maturity dates.
The world of warm season annuals is a new one for many farmers and so is the terminology associated with them.
The next frontier will be an increased focus on feed efficiency and will also be centered on expanding the digestible fiber pool.