Corn silage remains a staple for many dairy and beef producers, and August is when harvest is in full swing in many High Plains states. Gail Carpenter, an Iowa State University assistant professor of ...

The hay mow was filled to the rafters with hay and straw bales, but the ear corn supply was gone as September approached. Oats and barley were decent substitutes until the new-crop corn moved from the ...

Watch the silage chopping process on the farm, from cutting to collecting, showcasing the machinery and techniques used to prepare feed efficiently. El Niño has broken Atlantic hurricanes. Now the ...

As producers prepare for silage harvest, remember that corn silage harvest is one of the most fast‑paced high‑stakes periods ...

REDFIELD, Iowa (DTN) -- The weather across much of the Midwest has led to concerns with late-season corn diseases, but when it comes to cutting silage, there is less concern. "This is a perfect year ...

For many dairies, corn silage harvest wraps up a long growing season and kicks off a busy stretch of manure hauling. For crop and forage consultant Brendon Blank, it also opens the best window to grow ...

As producers prepare for silage harvest, remember that corn silage harvest is one of the most fast‑paced, high‑stakes periods on a dairy farm, and the decisions made in the next few weeks will shape ...

Dry conditions are prompting local farmers to take actions usually slated closer to the fall. Farmers are trying to salvage what they can, and they are chopping their corn crops early to make silage ...

The 2026 hot, dry weather in North Dakota is forcing some producers to decide whether to harvest their corn for grain or chop ...