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For the last few months, it seems immunity has been at the forefront of our thought process – not just for the dairy industry but worldwide.

The cost of feed is by far the main expense for a dairy operation, representing around half of the cost to produce milk on a dairy.

Lignin in corn silage and forage has been compared to the rebar in concrete, providing the structural integrity and strength to hold the road or driveway together. This added strength is great for your driveway, but added strength in forage fiber corresponds to limited digestion and energy potential per pound.

Forage quality is critical to a producer’s operation. The quality of forage – good or bad – will affect an operation’s bottom line.

Looking back to the 2019 forage year, it was a disaster for some dairy farms and a challenge for most. It was almost a perfect storm; several factors that could go wrong happened somewhere.

Remember: Personal safety first. Wear the appropriate gear.

Recuerde: Seguridad personal primero. Use el equipo adecuado.