To most livestock farmers 2022 is a year to remember. This is because the drought caught many unaware before they could stock up on enough quality feed for their animals to push them through. Many ...

The dog days of August are here, and that means silage chopping season is rapidly approaching. How silage is cut and stored depends somewhat on the growing season, says Aaron Saeugling, Iowa State ...

Fodder used to make silage should have a moisture content of 60 to 70 percent or dry matter in the range of 30 to 35 percent. Silage and hay are preserved feeds that come in handy for dairy cows ...

In intensive cattle production systems, silage is the insurance farmers need for their feeding needs. According to livestock experts, away from grazing, feed storage for deferred use both as hay and ...

Livestock producers are being urged to take steps to make the best silage possible this season, as purchased feed prices continue to soar. Did you know with a Plus subscription to Shropshire Star you ...

Research suggests that we have not been ambitious enough in terms of the quality of silage we have targeted and consequently, the possible animal performance it can deliver The level of quality ...

WITH high quality conventional clamp silage expected this year due to the earlier harvesting in excellent conditions, it is opportune to look for similar improvements in baled silage. While some baled ...

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