Times with dealing with customers have changed since I was a young farmer (50+ years ago). It used to be a handshake was as good as gold.

Silage management begins with evaluation – of the stored silage in a bunker or pile and of the products used to protect it.

During these times of unpredictable weather and relatively short hay supplies, hay growers need all the help they can get to maximize the quality of the forages they put up.

The question arises often as to which grade of hay is a “better buy” or how does the price for hay compare on a nutrient or feed value basis.