Forage preservation can be an attractive alternate to cover farmer feed problems to ensure regular supply of fodder even in periods of acute shortage to get optimum production from dairy animals. The ...

Iowa livestock farmers who’ve seen their pastures dry up and their hay supply dwindle may be able to find another source to feed their animals. Corn stalks can be chopped up and turned into silage.

The silage pit should be located at a place safe from rodents and away from direct sunlight. nmg PHOTO. Silage and hay are preserved feeds that come in handy for dairy cows during periods of scarcity ...

Discover key tips for improving silage quality in 2026, from clamp prep to grass testing and inoculants, to boost feed value and reduce spoilage.

When the feed will be present in the diet for up to seven months of the year, a few days’ work is a small price to pay for better quality silage, writes Alltech InTouch Nutrition Specialist Bernard ...