RESOURCES FOR FARMERS

Published: 28 August 2026 · 4 min

What Happens to Forage After You Open the Film — and How to Avoid Waste

The moment you cut the film, the clock starts. Here's how fermented forage behaves once exposed to oxygen, how fast to use it, and why bale size must match your herd.

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Published: 27 August 2026 · 5 min

How Much Forage You Need for Winter — Estimating Your Requirement

A simple formula to estimate how many tons you need for winter, examples across herd sizes, and why reserving early matters — last season silage stock sold out by March.

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Published: 26 August 2026 · 4 min

Why We Sell Forage by Weighed Kilogram, Not by Bale

A bale doesn't have a fixed weight — it varies by product, moisture, and pressing. Here's why paying by the scale gets you exactly what you pay for.

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Published: 25 August 2026 · 6 min

Haylage, Hay, or Silage — What Fits Your Farm

Three forage types, three different roles in the ration. Here's what each brings, which kind of farm it suits, and how they complement one another — as guidance, not a replacement for your nutritionist.

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Published: 24 August 2026 · 5 min

How to Store Wrapped Bales Correctly So They Last 12+ Months

Intact film is the only thing keeping fermented forage stable for over a year. Here's where to place bales, what to avoid, and how to patch a hole before it ruins the whole bale.

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Published: 23 August 2026 · 5 min

Buying by the Bale vs. Buying by the Scale: Where Farmers Lose Money Unknowingly

Why the "bale" is merely packaging, not a valid unit of measure. The real math of cost per kilogram of Dry Matter and delivered nutrients.

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Published: 23 August 2026 · 5 min

Forage Transition Protocol: How to Switch Silage Without Losing 3 Liters of Milk

Why sudden forage shifts disrupt rumen microflora for 10-14 days. A practical 10-day adaptation protocol to safeguard milk yields and metabolic health.

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Published: 23 August 2026 · 6 min

Subacute Rumen Acidosis (SARA): The Silent Yield Thief Draining Milk Fat

Why pushing yields with finely ground cereals triggers SARA, drops milk fat, and causes lameness. A practical guide to prevention through effective peNDF fiber balancing.

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Published: 23 August 2026 · 5 min

Why Lucerne Loses Its Protein: The Sun-Dried Hay Trap vs. Wrapped Haylage

70% of lucerne protein is concentrated in the leaf. Learn why field sun-curing shatters protein on the ground and how dew-point wrapped haylage preserves a minimum 18% crude protein in the bunk.

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Published: 23 August 2026 · 6 min

Practical Ration Guide: How to Read a Feed Recipe Like an Expert

Learn to decode the key terms in a feed ration report (DM, CP, RUP, NEL, NDF, peNDF, IOFC) and recognize real feed quality for your cows.

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