Category: Forage
Harvesting Drought-Stressed Corn for Silage
July 2, 2021
Drought-stressed corn can be a very good forage source if harvested properly. On the other hand, it can be a complete train wreck if harvested incorrectly. Timing is critical, and […]
Preserving High Quality Baled Hay
May 11, 2021
Harvesting quality forages is vital to the profitability and production of your livestock enterprise. Even under good weather conditions, harvesting and storing high quality feeds can be a challenge. Preservatives […]
Safety First: Safety Tips for Corn Silage Harvest
August 2, 2019
Your safety and your employees’ safety should be top priority, even during busy seasons such as corn silage harvesting. Here are some tips you can take back to the farm […]
Corn Silage: How to Have a Successful Season
June 25, 2018
It is not too early to start planning for a successful corn silage harvest to ensure you maximize the value of the crop you raised. In the May/June issue of […]
Five High Value Tools That Help Improve Forage Quality
November 9, 2017
Forage producers know they must pay attention to details when focusing on forage quality. Both old and new tools can be used to help improve forage Best Management Practices (BMP’s). […]
Making the Most of Your Hay
June 22, 2017
With early season drought conditions spreading from the eastern half of Montana, across the Dakotas, and into northwest Minnesota, finding high quality pasture and range land has been a challenge. […]
Shedding Light on NDF Digestibility
February 1, 2017
Dairy producers understand the importance of feeding good quality forages. Feed nutritionists are always looking for ways to use the best quality forages in diets of the highest performing groups […]
Two Areas You Shouldn’t Cut Due to Low Market Prices
November 1, 2016
There has been a lot of discussion with producers recently on cutting costs due to the lower cattle market. However some cost-cutting efforts can do you more harm than good […]
Corn Silage Harvest: Setting Yourself up to Succeed in 2017
August 17, 2016
What is the best way to set yourself up to succeed in 2017? Make great forage in 2016. Nothing you will do after making corn silage in 2016 will bring […]
Not All Bugs Are Bad: Let’s Talk About DFMs
July 15, 2016
What does a bee, the flu, Bugs Bunny, and bacteria all have in common? Bugs! Although often enough, our first impression of a bug is usually something that isn’t favored, […]
Grass Tetany – It’s that time of year again
May 6, 2015
Spring is my favorite time of year. Calves are on the ground or being born, feedlot cattle are hitting the trucks, and one can gauge how successful their year has […]