How short a pasture should be grazed or cut is one of the key factors in grazing and forage management, and one entirely under your control. How much forage can be grazed or cut affects the quality and quantity, and the persistence of the forage plant.

Multi-species grazing is the practice of using two or more species of livestock together or separately on the same land in a specific growing season.

Sales of standing forage require an estimate of market price and a method of determining yield – whether forage is sold by the bale, ton or acre – as a starting point for negotiations between the buyer and seller.

Corn silage forms the backbone of many winter and year-round feeding programs for dairy cows and heifers. With today’s dairy economic situation of tight to non-existent profit margins, corn silage is an excellent source of energy that can reduce the costs of providing energy (starches) in the dairy cow’s diet while also serving as a digestible fiber source.

The goal of a successful stock or dairy farm is to obtain the most sanitary conditions at the least cost.

There are many fields of thought today as to whether or not forage inoculants are worth the investment. The answer to that question can depend on the product and the results that it produces. Consider the following questions for response you should expect with inoculants:

Across the U.S., the production, harvest, storage and feedout management of corn silage has changed dramatically.

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