Let’s explore how the rumen develops in the preweaning phase, and it will become clear why a proper grower diet is necessary for optimal growth and long-term productivity in dairy calves.

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

Jiggs bermudagrass delivers strong yields, but its high moisture and low sugars make reliable silage tough to achieve.

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.

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When silage analyses show atypical acid profiles or pH behavior, the assumption is often that fermentation failed. In most cases, fermentation occurred, but microbial activity was redirected by moisture, substrate availability or oxygen dynamics.

Mowing isn’t just mechanical – it’s strategic. And timing can make or break your feed value, animal performance and bottom line.

One of the most critical factors that drives a robust silage fermentation is the moisture content of the forage.