Oct. 11, 2022
Being an early adopter is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s possible to gain a competitive advantage; on the other hand, mistakes need to be made in real time as there is little experience...


Aug. 16, 2022
Throughout Northern U.S. dairy regions, forage harvester hay heads will soon be replaced with those of a corn silage ilk, and processor rolls will be cranked down...


Aug. 10, 2022
It's corn silage harvest season — a short window of time that affects dairy profitability all year long. What can go wrong?...


Aug. 10, 2022
Have you ever driven past an alfalfa field a few days after harvest and noticed distinct tracks where the equipment traveled?...


July 12, 2022
Let’s be clear on one thing: Corn silage is the primary feed source of the dairy industry...


April 5, 2022
On many farms, silage and haylage are the primary forms of forage harvest and preservation...


Feb. 22, 2022
Sorghum and its many variations now appear in fields across the U.S. with virtually no latitude or longitude limitations when hybrids are properly selected. Their ability to tolerate drought, generate...


Dec. 31, 2021
With the 2021 corn silage now in storage, we’re gaining a clear understanding of what its nutritional value will bring to dairy and beef operations...


Dec. 31, 2021
In a corn silage system, producers are served by two equally important groups: the nutritionists, who help feed the silage, and the agronomists, who help grow it...


Nov. 10, 2021
Sorghum is a key forage source for dairy herds in many areas across the United States with dry climates. But it has also been successfully grown under more humid conditions...