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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.
The conference is a collaborative effort of Iowa State University Extension, University of Illinois Extension, University of Minnesota Extension and University of Wisconsin-Extension.
The production methods of forage inoculants are absolutely critical to getting all the benefits of the bacterial inoculant product. When choosing a forage inoculant, follow a few essential tips.
If you think you may need to stretch your corn silage inventory due to reduced tonnage and quality, alternative feed options can be incorporated into the diet to minimize diet disruption.
Producers can evaluate their silage in several ways before it hits the feedbunk. Best practices recommend taking representative samples for comprehensive near-infrared analysis on a regular basis.
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.
While it can be frustrating, it’s important to assure consumers there is not a milk shortage.
Wet growing conditions and short harvest windows during the 2019 season may have resulted in harvesting at higher moisture levels, which can increase the risk of a clostridial fermentation.
The objective when collecting a silage sample for laboratory analysis is to safely obtain a representative sample of all silage that will be fed. Check out the eight steps to collecting a quality sample.
It’s no secret the 2019 corn silage season was challenging. Understanding the conditions during the growing season can help producers manage expectations for the resulting feed and properly balance rations.
Learn how a precision feeding system of highly digestible feed sources can reduce daily ration costs and minimize manure output.
While many dairies think they are held hostage to the announcement milk price, this is not always the case.
Merck Animal Health this week launched a new teat sealant product called ShutOut.
The dairy industry is joining the dairy-free craze.
Today the Coca-Cola Company today announced it has acquired the remaining stake in fairlife LLC from its joint venture partner Select Milk Producers.
Times are tough for dairy and beef producers. These five strategies can help you make the most of your feeding program.
Ever considered using alfalfa as a cover crop for corn silage? There are some distinct yield benefits that might surprise you.
Enzymes in silage inoculants help generate sugars for the inoculant bacteria to use for growth and fermentation. They provide fuel for the “good” bacteria, which drives a fast, effective forage fermentation
La mayoría de las personas responsables del tratamiento de las terneras enfermas entienden la importancia de rehidratar a la ternera y generalmente están familiarizados con las soluciones de electrolitos orales.
The House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly passed the U.S. Canada Mexico Agreement (USMCA) with a vote of 385-41.
Enrollment for the 2020 Dairy Margin Coverage program ends December 13.
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.
The mineral contributions of ash can be important to animal health and performance, which is why it’s important to keep the ash content in forages within acceptable ranges.
Where on the pile does silage usually start to spoil? Even small portions of a well-managed silage pile can still be vulnerable to spoilage where the pile is exposed to oxygen during feedout.
A loose coalition of industry partners and others helped operators achieve their conservation goals.
U.S. yogurt sales are in a multiyear slump. Yogurt companies are confident that more new products can boost sales, but analysts are skeptical.
The dairy industry is going through major transformation, not just with technology, but how shoppers want to consume milk and why. Statistics show a drop in cereal consumption could be hurting milk demand.
From carcass quality to milk composition, we discuss the deeper issues within the Holstein vs. Jersey debate.
Dry matter (DM) losses can be significantly reduced in drive-over piles when properly covered and sealed. Check out these four rules to follow when covering and sealing a silage drive-over pile.