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Many farms have used some feed software for a while but they have an outdated version and hardware on its last legs, a boat anchor with a screen.

My silage doesn’t smell right. Should I feed it anyway?

You know that a lot goes into making quality silage. Learn more about the top priorities for producing quality silage and how to harvest safely.

To be effective, your inoculant decision may require more consideration than you’ve given it in the past. Learn what’s important in making this decision.

The conference is a collaborative effort of Iowa State University Extension, University of Illinois Extension, University of Minnesota Extension and University of Wisconsin-Extension.

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.

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.

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.