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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.

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.

Milk fat, cost and feed efficiency play tug-of-war in research published this month on how much to feed your cattle.

Worried about frost damage harming your corn silage crop? Learn tips on managing harvest when frost hits at different corn growth stages.

Research evaluates towels, udder hair and winter housing to show what does (and does not) affect mastitis

You’ve heard the term “fiber digestibility” for years, but do you really understand why it’s so important? We’ll explain it. Plus, learn how it could impact a later-than-usual harvest.