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A 70-cent rally in September Class III milk highlighted the dairy complex on Friday.

Mark is owner/operator of Agro-Economics Crop Consulting in south-central Minnesota and has 40 years of experience providing crop advisory services. He is a long-time Pro Farmer Crop Tour consultant.

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.