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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.

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.

Enrollment for the 2020 Dairy Margin Coverage program ends December 13.

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.

How do you find the right feedout rate for your silage pile? The ideal rate helps minimize the amount of air penetrating the silage face. Always keep feedout rates high enough to prevent silage heating. Learn more.

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.