A herd’s potential for milk production is greatly influenced by the quality of forages we put in storage and how well we preserve them.

Hear from Chris Wacek-Driver, independent consultant for Forage Innovations, LLC, about the importance of using an oxygen barrier film to reduce silage losses and maintain high-quality silage. This episode also covers common mistakes related to silage chopping, packing and covering—as well as strategies producers can implement to avoid these pitfalls.

Rising temperatures in summer months are challenging for highly productive cows, and this is exacerbated if feed is unstable, heating and spoiling during feeding.

Farmers in the U.S. began producing silage as cattle feed in the late 19th century during the early days of mechanized agriculture.

This podcast episode is with Jared Coley, of Setac, a silage and feed covering company in Idaho's Magic Valley.

Consider this: 85% of farmers are applying some sort of forage preservative either at harvest or in the total mixed ration (TMR) wagon. Using an inoculant at harvest along with harvesting and ensiling practices can constitute a proactive approach.