August 24 Corn Silage Dry Down Results Thirty (30) samples were submitted to UW-Marshfield Soils and Forage Laboratory for analysis on August 24, 2021 with overall moisture approximately 68.49% to 75.60%. The best lactation performance by dairy cows has been shown to occur when corn silage is harvested at 65-70 percent moisture. This range of whole plant […]

Mark your calendars for Symposium 2021, presented virtually Feb. 16-17, and hosted by the Midwest Forage Association, Wisconsin Custom Operators, Professional Nutrient Applicators Association of Wisconsin, and University of Wisconsin Extension. Although it is virtual, you will still have access to live educational sessions, an exhibit hall, and on-demand sessions. You will also be able to […]

Join us for A UW-Madison Extension & MFA Local Forage Council Virtual Forum on February 10, 2021 from 12:30 – 1:45 pm. Tom Kilcer of Advanced Ag Systems presents on Alternative forages when alfalfa fails. Certified Crop Advisor, Certified Pesticide Applicator, 34 years as a Cornell Cooperative Extension multi-county Field Crop and Soils Educator, and […]

The results from our corn silage dry down are in. With early planting and strong growing conditions in 2020, we are on track to get our corn harvested in a much more timely fashion this fall. Remember that we generally plan to lose about  ½% moisture per day this time of the year. More when […]

The results from our corn silage dry down are in. With early planting and strong growing conditions in 2020, we are on track to get our corn harvested in a much more timely fashion this fall. Remember that we generally plan to lose about  ½% moisture per day this time of the year. More when […]

The results from our first corn silage dry down are in. With early planting and strong growing conditions in 2020, we are on track to get our corn harvested in a much more timely fashion this fall. Remember that we generally plan to lose about  ½% moisture per day this time of the year. More […]