Feed and forage inventory management goes to new heights
By Dr. Matt Gabler, regional business manager New technology now provides us with a safe, easy, insightful, and accurate means to evaluate and measure feed and forage inventory and management....
View ArticleComparing handheld NIR meters on farm
Dr. Michelle Chang-Der Bedrosian, Vita Plus – The phrase “trust, but verify” can describe the approach many producers take to new technology, including handheld NIR meters. Here are some tips to verify...
View ArticleVIDEO: Preparing your processor
Part of a successful corn silage season is having a fine-tuned kernel processor. To help you get prepared for this year's harvest, we walk you through what and how to check if your kernel processor is...
View Article11 tips for efficient corn silage harvest and storage
By Steve Murty, Vita Plus forage specialist | Nutrients lost through forage shrink have a real cost to your dairy. Here are 11 tips to efficiently harvest, pack, and cover your corn silage to reduce...
View Article3 steps to winterize your inoculant applicator
By Steve Murty, Vita Plus | Equipment repairs are the last thing you want to deal with when a crop is ready to harvest. Supply chain issues we often face today add to the frustration. This applies to...
View ArticleSafety must be top winter priority
By Jonathan Ydstie, Vita Plus | Accidents and fatalities increase 17% in the winter. As we think about our farm teams, we likely have some employees who need reminders of the dangers winter can bring....
View ArticleRight-sizing your feed pad
By Jon Rasmussen, Vita Plus | While farms may “break the rules” of forage storage every now and then, the goal should always be to SAFELY store forages with nearly zero oxygen exposure. If you find...
View ArticleCover your ash
By Luke Daninger, Ag Partners Coop | As we approach warmer temperatures and alfalfa greens up throughout the countryside, it is good to think about a key factor in alfalfa production: minimizing ash...
View ArticleDrone technology finds a place in feed inventory management
By Cody McCary, Vita Plus forage specialist | Measuring and tracking forage inventories is increasingly important as producers seek to make profitable decisions for their farming businesses. At Vita...
View ArticleUse drone technology to accurately and precisely measure changes in silage...
By Michelle Chang-Der Bedrosian, Ph.D., Vita Plus, and Adam Durrin, Aurox | In the agricultural industry, efficient silage management is crucial for maintaining a steady and reliable supply of feed for...
View ArticleGet your chopper ready for peak efficiency
It is time to get our choppers in top condition to successfully complete corn silage harvest. The overwhelming feedback that I receive is that alfalfa, grass and cover crops are tough on the choppers....
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