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Pricing silage correctly can tell you if it’s your most cost-effective option. New learnings help ensure we are doing it correctly.

Feeding in the winter is different than other times of the year. Read tips to keep your cows in top body condition through the harsh winter months.

Starting the fresh period off on a healthy note can be the difference between a successful productive lactation and a subpar one.

In today’s world, there is no shortage of data you can collect on a dairy farm. However, data also can be overwhelming to organize, interpret and then use to make business decisions.

Peak milk yields are important to monitor and continuously improve. These tips can help move the profitability needle on your dairy operation.

Dr. Roger Thomson shares a different perspective on how to view your dry cows and how to reduce the risk of mastitis infections.

Learn more about how fiber is digested, so you can improve the rate of fiber digestibility in your cows’ forage.

Aren’t sure if subclinical mastitis is an issue in your operation? Learn how to build a plan to tackle it.

An efficient and productive parlor can reap dividends, but it isn’t easy. Learn ways to keep your parlor in tiptop shape.

Thinking about planting a cover crop post-silage harvest? Consider your objective and then learn your options.

Hitting the sweet spot for a corn silage optimal plant population rate might seem easy, but there are a few things to consider, as you fine tune the rate for your fields.

Trainings are great, but what’s really happening in the parlor? Discover the common missed steps that might seem small, but can make a big different to the success of your dry cow program.

Several dryoff options are available to producers. Learn the best approach to resolve and prevent new infections for your herd.

Snaplage might be an option for your operation. Learn the pros and cons of harvesting and feeding snaplage to your herd.

Could E. coli bacteria be causing mastitis problems on your farm? Learn how to avoid this environmental pathogen.

Considered harvesting high-cut silage, but never tried it? Learn if this is the right year to try it on your operation.

Does it feel like mastitis is an ongoing struggle in your herd? Learn more about which animals should be treated and how to best approach treatment.

When there’s a maintenance issue on your dairy, you assess the situation and choose the right tool for the job. But when there’s a sick cow in your herd, are you being equally intentional with her treatment?

Iowa State University dairy field specialist Chris Mondak shares three best-management practices to help producers monitor and control factors that can lead to higher SCC and mastitis.

Corn silage harvest is a critical time – you’ve got one shot to get it right for the season. Review tips on harvesting, chopping, packing and covering your corn silage.

Corn silage harvest is upon us! Learn some alternative strategies to make the best quality silage from this year’s bumper corn crop.

Corn silage harvest will be here before you know it. Learn more about assessing a field for harvest.

Summer temps are going up, which can cause the herd to heat up as well. Learn about the impact of heat stress on your milk quality.

Heat stress can cause a 10 pound a day drop in milk production. Learn the best ways to help dairy cows cool down during the dog days of summer.

Learn tips to retain dry matter nutrient content during corn silage harvest and packing for dairy and beef producers.

Silage success starts with planning, and the Silage Resource Guide was developed with that in mind. Presented by DEKALB and Dairy Herd Managment

Making silage takes a lot of time, management and effort. Once it’s in the silo and fermenting, you want to plan for the best quality feedout.

When it’s time to harvest silage, losses can eat up your silage crop. All totaled, unavoidable losses from respiration and the fermentation process can reduce the crop by 5% to 15%.

Those who nurture the soil will reap the benefits of a sound soil fertility program that supplies the right level of nutrients to grow a healthy crop with added benefits, like reduced erosion and improved.

Selecting the right hybrid for corn silage is critical, as yield and nutritive values vary greatly among hybrids under different growing environments.

Growth stages, like corn tassel time and days until half-milk line, are good indicators to use to determine when to harvest silage. Learn the guidelines to follow to predict your harvest date.

Planning for silage season now can save you time and headaches in early fall. Read our tips about what you can do now to make life easier in just a few short months.

Writing protocols that employees can maintain and stick to is not an easy task. Learn tips to help write protocols that are functional and can be used consistently.

Following protocols in the milking parlor does not just happen; it must be taught. Michigan State’s Dr. Ron Erskine shares tips to help ensure milk quality protocols are completed and done correctly

To be effective, your inoculant decision may require more consideration than you’ve given it in the past. Learn what’s important in making this decision.

You know that a lot goes into making quality silage. Learn more about the top priorities for producing quality silage and how to harvest safely.

Choosing the best hybrid is only half the battle. In-season management is crucial in determining optimum moisture for harvest. Explore the different ways to determining moisture.

Running low on silage and forage stocks? Warm-season grasses from the sorghum family might be the solution. Read more to learn management and harvest tips for alternative forage crops.

Trying to stretch your silage supply? If so, there are several forage options available that can supply fiber and energy while keeping your ration costs low.

It’s time to start checking your alfalfa fields for any injury. Penn State forage management expert Jessica Williamson explains what to look for and how to evaluate your alfalfa crop for any damage.

Poor weather conditions have lowered sugar beet production, leaving cattle producers to find alternative energy sources. Learn about options to consider.

Learn how a precision feeding system of highly digestible feed sources can reduce daily ration costs and minimize manure output.

Don’t miss this exciting new corn silage research from Cornell University. Researcher Joe Lawrence shares details about what impacts yield and quality more – genetics or weather conditions.

The process of achieving high quality silage begins in the field and is influenced along the way by all subsequent actions in the production process.

Ever considered using alfalfa as a cover crop for corn silage? There are some distinct yield benefits that might surprise you.

Times are tough for dairy and beef producers. These five strategies can help you make the most of your feeding program.

Will this year’s challenging season impact silage fermentation? Learn what to expect when you pull back the plastic and what to watch for at feedout.

Storing and feeding haylage is quite different than storing and feeding hay. Read through these do’s and don’ts to learn best management practices for haylage.

After this crazy growing season, some farmers are considering sources to supplement their forage supply. Cover crops might just fit the bill on your farm.

If silage face management isn’t the best it could be, it might be costing you a 10% loss in dry matter. Read tips to minimize silage exposure to oxygen and best management practices to help reduce spoilage.