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[Podcast] The cost of uncovered silage

September 16, 2022

This podcast episode is with Jared Coley, of Setac, a silage and feed covering company in Idaho's Magic Valley.


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You can’t control the weather, but you can control how hot your feed is

If fresh feed already has yeast or mold in it, then it will deteriorate more quickly when exposed to oxygen and warm temperatures. Over 85% of dairies apply a forage preservative either at harvest or in the TMR wagon.
September 9, 2022
Jodie Myers and Ben Pamp

Consider this: 85% of farmers are applying some sort of forage preservative either at harvest or in the total mixed ration (TMR) wagon. Using an inoculant at harvest along with harvesting and ensiling practices can constitute a proactive approach.


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Stabilize milk production this fall

Understanding the reasons for a fall slump in milk production can help you keep milk production steady while maintaining cattle health and fertility.
September 9, 2022
Andrew L. Skidmore

It’s common for dairy producers to experience a “fall slump,” or a time when cows fail to reach their full production potential. Producers also might notice decreased feed intake or loose manure.



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Shopping your silage piles

A major ration component is forage, and the nutrient content of these forages is frequently unknown until the pile, bunker or silo is opened.
September 9, 2022
Katie Raver

When following a recipe, it's often necessary to grab the correct ingredients at the store in order to get the optimal desired outcome. Similar to whipping up a cake or mixing your favorite dry rub, creating a dairy ration requires specific ingredients.



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A smooth transition to new corn silage: Focus on starch digestibility

Changing silage sources can have a dramatic impact on cow productivity and health, so it is important to have a proper plan in place to provide a smooth transition.
September 9, 2022
Don Jaquette

Corn silage harvest is complete for another year. As is often the case, silage inventory from last year’s harvest is running really low, and you are likely anxious to open a recently filled storage structure to start feeding it to your lactating cows.



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What would make your ideal feed center?

July 21, 2022
Jon Rasmussen
The evolution of how we make feed for cows is truly amazing. Experienced farmers may remember riding with their fathers to the local mill to have feed ground, mixed, bagged and delivered to a feed room.

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The challenges of finding feed

January 31, 2022
Ian Gallacher
I’ve had calls from two friends lately. “We’re out of hay, I don’t know what to do, can you help us?”
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Take steps to limit clostridia

October 25, 2021
Tom Rehberger
Managing the welfare and resiliency of cows on a dairy involves a series of routine daily tasks, such as feeding, milking and general herd care.
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Collision avoidance

Send everybody home safely after making silage

August 24, 2021
Brian J. Holmes
The late Keith Bolsen said many times that a key goal of making good silage is sending all workers home safely to their families at the end of each day. To meet this goal, producers must design their facilities and equipment to protect workers and must implement practices to keep workers safe.
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Pile guide: Silage surface and face management

August 6, 2021
Audrey Schmitz
When it comes to silages and drive-over pile building, Peter Robinson, a UC – Davis extension specialist, believes there is a preference for dairy producers to leave silage oversight to the custom operators who come in and build the piles.
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