Silage is expensive to produce, never mind wasting it due to poor pit management. With that in mind, independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy gives his tips on how to make the most of what you've ...

Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) has emerged as a vital forage resource, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions, due to its high biomass yield and adaptability to diverse agronomic ...

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ROSEBURG, Ore. — From planting and growing about 60 varieties of fruits and vegetables annually for the past 12 years, Evan Kruse has transitioned to two crops — forage and grass seed. The ...

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Cost of achieving animal performance is far less when young top quality grass silage is fed, says independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy Contractor Mark Troy, Knockroe, Bandon & Neilus Lehane, ...

Formulating diets to get the most out of forage, rather than bought-in compound feeds, has long been accepted as a way for dairy producers to be more profitable. However, nutritionist Roy Eastlake ...

Fat is an important ingredient that has a material impact on the nutritional value, texture, taste, shelf-life and producer price of milk. However, milk products are a significant source of saturated ...

A grass breeder has rediscovered a forage grass that seems just right for today's intensive rotational grazing. A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grass breeder has rediscovered a forage grass ...

Cows prefer silage containing red clover, which also boosts their milk production. New research conducted in Finland also discovered that silage made from grass in late summer is no comparison for the ...