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Silage CSI: Investigating fermentation clues for better silage

Every silage pile reflects the decisions that shaped it, and fermentation reports reveal why a feed performed the way it did. Using a silage CSI lens turns those clues into practical adjustments for the season ahead.
May 21, 2026
Jodie Myers and Deidre Tigue

Last year’s fermentation clues can make this year’s silage more predictable and more productive.


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Liquid vs. dry supplements: What are the differences?

Understanding how to best deliver nutrition supplementation to your cow herd as cost-effectively as possible is key to herd health and profitability.
May 11, 2026
Stephen B. Blezinger

Anyone who is at least somewhat familiar with the cattle industry knows there is a long list of products and product types that can be used for providing supplemental nutrients to cattle.


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Don't stop at RFV and RFQ

RFV and RFQ give a fast way to rank forage lots, but both reduce a complex feed to a single number. A full forage analysis is essential for understanding true feeding value.
May 10, 2026
Katelyn Goldsmith and Jackie McCarville

RFQ is a better snapshot than RFV – but neither replaces a deeper look at what’s really in the feed.


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From byproduct to breakthrough: Rethinking dairy cow diets to promote a circular economy

Researchers at the University of Guelph aim to streamline the use of milk processing byproducts through inclusion in ruminant diets, helping close the loop in dairy production.
March 17, 2026

Researchers conducted several preliminary experiments to assess if bentonite-separated whey byproducts were suitable for inclusion as a feed ingredient in ruminant diets.


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Spring turnout and considerations for breeding season

Cattle love lush spring grass, but make sure they’re still getting the full nutritional complement they need, or next year’s calving interval may be longer than you had hoped.
March 17, 2026
Chris Cassady

We’ve made it through a tough winter, and calving season is winding down. If you’re like me, you’ve been looking forward to spring. It’s almost time to turn cows out on lush, green pastures as we start pondering the mating decisions for the breeding season. But as you know, our herd is entering the most critical nutritional point of the production cycle.


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Feed inventory is a profit and health lever on dairy farms

Properly managing feed inventory is key to maintaining a consistent feed program and in turn, consistent production levels.
February 26, 2026
Amelie Mainville

From a nutritionist’s perspective, feed inventory is more than a count of tonnes; it’s the backbone of ration consistency, herd health and overall farm profitability.


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Keeping feed value in the stack

Ongoing Idaho research shows uncovered hay loses quality faster, while tarped or shed-stored hay maintains nutrition, reinforcing the value of protecting baled forage over time.
February 25, 2026
Sawyer Fonnesbeck

Reducing the exposure of hay to the rain, snow and hot sun certainly aids in protecting the visual integrity of the baled forage. However, what does the weather, elements and time do to the nutritional integrity of these same bales?


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Midwest/North: Don't overdo it on spring greenup

February 24, 2026
Travis Meteer

Turning cows out on immature forages can have long-reaching consequences, including permanent damage to grass stands, high risk of grass tetany and a need for supplementation to fill nutritional gaps.


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Positioning 2025 feed for success in 2026

The 2025 growing season featured regional contrasts that shaped forage quality and overall crop performance. Katie Raver highlights what those patterns mean for interpreting 2025 feed and planning rations into 2026.
January 27, 2026
Marian Viney

Producers may not have harvested a perfect crop in 2025, but thoughtful pairing, management and a focus on gut health can still set rations up for success.


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Measuring silage packing density is important for high-quality feed

Proper packing is important to high‑quality silage because it removes oxygen and supports the fermentation process that preserves nutrients. Southern Idaho studies show that nearly half of silage piles fail to reach the recommended 14 pounds of dry matter per cubic foot, increasing the risk of spoilage, seepage and dry matter loss.
January 6, 2026
Steven Hines

Packing density can make or break corn silage quality, yet many southern Idaho operations still struggle to hit the minimum standard.


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