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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.

A well-planned calving pen gives producers the opportunity to provide the best treatment for both the cow and the calf. But what goes in to creating the ideal pen? Here are a few things to consider . . .

As Mexico’s economy recovers so too will slowing dairy exports to the country