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An electronic forage moisture tester can be a very useful tool when baling hay.
There are several different types of testers on the market.
Some testers require a small sample of chopped material for testing, while others measure moisture content with a probe.
Interpreting forage analysis reports is a two-part process. You must first understand the basic terminology and meaning of the important components of the report.
Then you must evaluate each forage’s ability to produce a desired level of animal performance when it is consume.
Franzen said, “If biological diversity is declining, if topsoil is eroding, if water resources are being depleted or an increase of inputs challenges solvency, the system is not sustainable.” This is as true today as it was 50 years ago, perhaps more so.
The University of Idaho, in conjunction with Mycogen Seed Company, recently held its Forage Harvest Field Day at the Kimberly Research and Extension Center.
We had so much fun hosting our hay bale decorating contest last year (click here to see the winners) that we decided to host another contest this year.
Planning on doing some fall alfalfa planting? Watch this video by Dr. Dan Undersander from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to learn how to establish a good stand.
Many growers today are looking for ways to maximize corn yields and on-farm profitability, whether that means increasing milk production, reducing ration costs or boosting weight gain in beef cattle.
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