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While most farmers certainly won’t turn down a year with ample rain, the frequency of rainfall can pose a challenge to putting up high-quality hay for the winter months.

Aggressively monitor corn plant dry matter so you don’t miss silage harvest window.

Don't forget about safety when sampling silage.

Any farmer that has had forage tested bought hay or entered a hay show, there is a chance they are familiar with the acronym, RFV.

Late planting and a potentially early frost will make this year's corn silage crop challenging to feed.

In some cases, plants can become more toxic during drought and heat stress.  In addition, there is the increased potential for cattle to ingest toxic plants due to lack of other feedstuffs.

Purchasing hay based on quality is a key to ensuring the best product for the price, but it requires being proactive and asking the right questions.

What type of forage binding material do livestock producers in the Upper Midwest prefer? And, what are the impacts if livestock consumer these materials?

Chopping forage more finely can result in more consistent particle size and greater feed intakes.

The objective of analytical testing of forages and feedstuffs is to improve our ability to meet the animal’s nutrient requirements and ultimately predict animal performance.

There is no easy fix to a ‘missed’ silage cutting, but there are a few options to consider.

Fall is here, which means corn silage harvest is in full swing for many livestock producers across the Midwest.

Determining appropriate stocking rates does not have to be complicated.

Making corn silage requires moisture for proper fermentation.

Corn silage can provide a high-quality feed for livestock if it is harvested and ensiled properly.

If silage is not correctly packed into a bunker (or bagged or put in silos), oxygen will remain in the pile which leads to greater shrink losses.

Tough conditions mean cow diets could be lacking one major component: Starch.

With the limited opportunities and short windows many have had to make hay so far this year, some hay may have been made at higher moisture levels than we would like

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Hot, dry weather conditions can damage corn and have the potential for toxic levels of nitrates in corn silage.