In early September, dairy farmers begin harvesting corn silage to store as feed for their cows and young stock. Corn silage is made by chopping the entire corn plant into small pieces and allowing it ...

In the past, my nutrition colleagues suggested that the protein level of corn silage was too low to factor into balancing ...

KERSEY – The temperature was in the low to mid-80s and the two silage corn cutters moved through the field effortlessly, kicking the chopped corn into the semi-trailers that followed alongside. The ...

NEWARK, Del, July 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The corn silage market share is anticipated to surpass USD 348.5 million in 2024 and USD 688.4 million by 2034. The corn silage market size is projected ...

Corn silage is an essential component of many dairy and beef cattle rations. The goal is to make a high-quality feedstuff, but to achieve this requires planning before harvest, monitoring plant ...

FARGO - The favorable corn-growing weather in August and September has offset some of the corn crop's delayed development resulting from the combination of tough spring planting conditions and a cool ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. -- Soon South Dakota dairy and livestock producers will have data to help them select corn silage hybrids that will yield the nutritional benefits their herds need to produce quality ...

This year's weather conditions could lead to the development of nitrates in corn silage. High levels of nitrates in corn silage can be toxic to animals and humans, says North Dakota State University ...

What's a fair price for corn silage? That question is difficult to answer due to the number of factors involved that are dynamic and biologically variable. Some factors include production costs; grain ...

Q. I want to transfer corn silage from a bag to a tower for feeding. How can I maintain stability when moving silage? A. During transfer oxygen will be introduced into the silage, which can then cause ...

Not all sorghums produce the same results when fed as silage to beef and dairy cows. By: Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Sorghum silage can provide an alternative to corn silage, ...

Corn that was drought-stressed this year will have higher toxic nitrate levels, so be very careful during the silage-making process. Corn silage with high nitrate levels poses a higher risk to form ...