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Brent is a northeast Iowa farmer and a Master Scout on the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. He’s a consultant on the western leg of Tour.

Dairy cow numbers in the United States continue to climb, with the national dairy herd currently comprised of about 9.505 million milk cows.

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Silage-making season is upon us. It’s a harried time of year with all hands – and sometimes even extra hands – on deck.

Instability can cause silage to heat and spoil, affecting dry matter intake and ultimately leading to an undesirable feed.

Harvesting quality silage takes careful planning as weather, chopping height and storage can impact forage nutrients.

Yield and quality should be top of mind when growing corn silage. Corn silage is typically at its maximum yield and quality potential just after 50% kernel milk.

Quality corn silage begins from the ground up. Soil fertility, nutrient loss management and hybrid selection are key in developing a strategy for success that begins long before the seed ever enters the ground.

Class III milk futures exploded higher for the first time in a while.