Our own forage specialist, Caitlin Mellinger, recently spoke to the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB). The focus importance of planning when it comes to tackling the specific challenges that come with different forages.
Hear Caitlin discuss with NAFB why the long road to proper ensiling begins before you ever plant a seed:
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Abnormal dryness and drought are currently affecting a lot of US farms. Planning ahead is the key to harvesting corn silage at the correct moisture level but it is inevitable that at some point the forage can get too dry (>38% dry matter). Even though it is not ideal there is some hope.
Corn silage is the most important energy source in dairy rations in the US. The stover fraction of the plant provides mostly digestible fiber and physically effective fiber, which is essential for rumen health and function. The kernel fraction provides mostly starch, an energetic dense nutrient that boosts milk production.
We have been looking forward to the WDE for a long year and now it is over. Read what we experienced during the expo.
