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A well-constructed silage pile can be one of the most economical choices for storing forage. However, drive-over piles can be difficult to pack and result in lost dry matter (DM).

What can you do when weather takes a turn for the worse to salvage the best quality possible from your silage crop? We’ll share measures you can take to make the most out of your forage crop.

Don't forget about safety when sampling silage.

More than 30 years after its launch, the World Forage Analysis Superbowl continues to grow.

The World Forage Analysis Superbowl evaluated 843 entries and presented awards to top finishers at the World Forage Analysis Superbowl Awards Luncheon, sponsored by Mycogen Seeds, at World Dairy Expo.

Making corn silage requires moisture for proper fermentation.

There is no easy fix to a ‘missed’ silage cutting, but there are a few options to consider.

If silage is not correctly packed into a bunker (or bagged or put in silos), oxygen will remain in the pile which leads to greater shrink losses.

Fall is here, which means corn silage harvest is in full swing for many livestock producers across the Midwest.

Aggressively monitor corn plant dry matter so you don’t miss silage harvest window.

Stay on top of the progress of your corn crop to be ready for the impact an early frost will have on corn silage harvest.

Spoilage organisms can reduce the quantity and quality of the silage available to feed, or even render some of the silage inedible.

Late planting and a potentially early frost will make this year's corn silage crop challenging to feed.

Tough conditions mean cow diets could be lacking one major component: Starch.

High fiber and starch digestibility means more milk and higher feed efficiency.

Late planting dates will impact quality and digestibility.

As silage is opened and fed, it is once again exposed to air. Oxygen allows aerobic organisms that survived the ensiling process — such as bacilli, molds and especially yeasts — to grow.

We’ve reached that time of year when farmers start to roll out their silage choppers and determine what quality of feed will be going into the feedbunk for their animals.

If health issues are suspected, obtain a representative sample that is as close as possible to what the animal consumed.

Spring is in the air, but what does that mean for beef and dairy nutrition? Our dairy expert says increasing silage could help improve your bottom line.