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 ...

Given the drought conditions in some locations this year, many producers may be asking themselves how to handle the annual ...

For more than a decade, University of Idaho Extension Educator Steven Hines sought an answer for Magic Valley farmers in need of a short-season crop to plant after harvesting corn silage for ...

Driving around northern Michigan this spring, you may have noticed farmers out in the field planting their crops for the ...

When monitoring corn fields for silage, a rule of thumb is to consider a drying rate of 0.5 percent per day. Fermentation When a corn plant is cut and placed in some storage facility, the cells of ...

Harvesting corn has evolved into a highly efficient operation with the help of advanced farming machines. Equipped with cutting-edge attachments and strong engines, these tractors glide through ...

Machine Fastest. The Impact of Efficient Corn Harvesting on Global Markets. Posted: March 9, 2025 | Last updated: March 9, 2025. Corn is a key crop, essential for various industries worldwide.

Before farming became mechanized, picking corn by hand and pitching ears into a horse-drawn wagon was how harvesting was done. In the late 19th century, local contests were held to determine the ...

Achieve top-quality silage with CLAAS Harvest Centre's advanced equipment and silage management systems, ensuring farm sustainability and livestock health.

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team monthly webinar series continues with a look at corn silage from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 3.