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Growth stages, like corn tassel time and days until half-milk line, are good indicators to use to determine when to harvest silage. Learn the guidelines to follow to predict your harvest date.

Economists predict extreme volatility in the next few months.

Many farms have used some feed software for a while but they have an outdated version and hardware on its last legs, a boat anchor with a screen.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

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.

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