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It’s no secret the 2019 corn silage season was challenging. Understanding the conditions during the growing season can help producers manage expectations for the resulting feed and properly balance rations.

Wet growing conditions and short harvest windows during the 2019 season may have resulted in harvesting at higher moisture levels, which can increase the risk of a clostridial fermentation.

The objective when collecting a silage sample for laboratory analysis is to safely obtain a representative sample of all silage that will be fed. Check out the eight steps to collecting a quality sample.

Merck Animal Health this week launched a new teat sealant product called ShutOut.

As we ring in 2020, I think it’s important to take a look back over the past 10 years and to look forward to the next 10.

Today the Coca-Cola Company today announced it has acquired the remaining stake in fairlife LLC from its joint venture partner Select Milk Producers.

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.

Times are tough for dairy and beef producers. These five strategies can help you make the most of your feeding program.

Ever considered using alfalfa as a cover crop for corn silage? There are some distinct yield benefits that might surprise you.

Enzymes in silage inoculants help generate sugars for the inoculant bacteria to use for growth and fermentation. They provide fuel for the “good” bacteria, which drives a fast, effective forage fermentation