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Understanding the process of corn silage fermentation and starch availability

Sep 23, 2020

It is well-known that once corn silage is harvested and ensiled, it takes some time before the silage will reach its optimal feed quality. A key goal when ensiling corn silage is to reduce oxygen and raise acidity rapidly so that lactic acid bacteria will go to stabilize and preserve the silage...READ MORE ›

POWERSTART Solo and the impact of feed budgeting on performance

By Henrique Cemin, Ph.D., May 18, 2020

POWERSTART™ Solo is a single-phase diet designed to be fed from weaning until 25 pounds of body weight. It was…READ MORE ›

To “de-” or not to “de-” — that is the confusion

By Dr. Ed Bonnette, Apr 29, 2020

I receive a steady stream of questions from the internet every week. Most are fairly easy to answer, some are fun and…READ MORE ›

Beefing up against bad feet

By Tyler Melroe, M.S., Apr 14, 2020

It doesn’t matter what time of year it is — the potential for hoof injuries and infections exists in all types of…READ MORE ›

Baleage: Is it the right fit for your operation?

By Ben Jensen, Apr 07, 2020

Baleage has become a common term on farms throughout the country, as it is now one of the most popular ways of…READ MORE ›

Get a load of this

By Dr. Ed Bonnette, Apr 02, 2020

As I was wheeling out a delectable-smelling load of horse manure to the pile outside the barn the other day, I was…READ MORE ›

Feeding cattle without distillers grains

By Daniel Herold, Ph.D., Mar 31, 2020

Since the advent of the ethanol boom in the upper Midwest, distillers grains (also known simply as distillers) have…READ MORE ›

What to keep in mind when feeding 2019 corn silage

By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D., Mar 26, 2020

The 2019 growing and harvest season presented many challenges for farmers. Substantial rainfall in the spring made it…READ MORE ›

Tips for a successful lambing/kidding season

By Dr. Ed Bonnette, Mar 24, 2020

Co-Author: Barbie Casey, M.S. & Hubbard Feeds Companion Animal Team Common problems and how to identify them…READ MORE ›

Evaluating trace mineral fortification in swine diets

By Luke Swalla, M.S., Mar 18, 2020

Pigs depend on their daily feed to supply not only protein and energy but also their needed mineral requirements.…READ MORE ›