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Are there ensiling challenges that result from using a shredding processor? Find out more about the pros and cons of shredding processors here.

The “perfect” chop length can benefit both ensiling and forage quality. Yet, finding the correct chop length is easier said than done.

Grass tetany might be easily defined as a deficiency of magnesium, but for Dick Kurtz of Oregon, Mo., it just means trouble. He lost three cows in March to the disorder and is carefully watching a few more.

Two crucial components to corn silage are moisture and the harvesting process. Learn the best ways to measure your plant moisture and key factors for a successful harvest.

Ensure you have enough old-crop silage on-farm.

When it comes to first-cut alfalfa, it’s best to start with the end in mind – know what quality and yield are needed for your dairy or beef cows. Higher-quality alfalfa silage can increase your relative feed value. For dairy and beef producers, this can help improve animal performance while maintaining profitability.

Many dairy producers are hopeful that the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program through the 2018 Farm Bill will provide a better safety net.

Use this comparison table to determine what product might be right for you.

The U.S. dairy industry stands to lose billions of dollars over the next two decades if trade agreements with Japan, one of the biggest buyers, don’t materialize.

Will producers pace themselves or grow production at an unbridled pace?