The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team recently released an insightful episode of their Dairy News and Views Podcast, focusing on corn silage management. Hosted by Jen Bentley, Northeast Iowa Dairy Field Specialist, and Gail Carpenter, the discussion featured special guest Margaret Quasdorf, a Dairy Management Specialist from Cornell Cooperative Extension.
The episode covers essential topics for dairy farmers, especially those in the midst of corn silage harvest season. With Quasdorf's expertise in dairy herd management and nutrition, the conversation dives deep into strategies for ensuring the best quality feed for dairy herds, from harvesting techniques to storage solutions.
Listeners will benefit from tips on optimizing silage fermentation, the importance of dry matter content, and best practices for managing silage inventory. Bentley and Carpenter also touch on the growing interest in cover crops and their role in flexible forage management for dairy producers.
As harvest season continues, the podcast offers timely advice on how to improve corn silage quality and manage feed efficiently for the coming year. Dairy farmers across Iowa and beyond are encouraged to tune in to gain practical, research-based insights to improve their operations.
Source : iastate.edu