Soil moisture largely adequate
Corn silage likely has the highest risk profile, Alltech study says, although other annual feed crops also show increased DON and ZEA levels
Lower heat unit corn could displace some barley in feed rations
FEED | Producers in some parts of the province will be buying hay this winter
Inoculants can improve silage quality, but how do they factor into the bottom line?
Many producers want a broader range of attributes for corn
Moisture is a main determinant of silage quality, but that becomes an issue if the custom operator is busy
Charity feed auction garnered ‘heartwarming’ support ahead of sale
In another year, Nancy Howatt of Manitou would have been picking out a steer to donate and bring to the ring at the Killarney Auction Mart. It’s become something of an annual tradition for the producer, with the proceeds going to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. This year, however, is different. This year, there was crisis
With another dry year looming, producers may want to do whatever they can to set their annual forages up for success
