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Silage harvest rapidly advancing across Midwest

Monday, September 23

A dairy forage specialist says continued hot and drought-like conditions are speeding up corn silage harvest in many parts of the Midwest. Dann Bollinger with Pioneer tells Brownfield, “There are different kinds of pressures hastening dry down, whether it be drought stress, extreme heat... Read More.

Wisconsin weather, pests, disease concerns pushing corn silage harvest

Tuesday, September 17

The unusually warm weather, the advancement of tar spot, and pests have choppers rolling earlier than expected in central Wisconsin. Farmer and custom harvester John Eron tells Brownfield farmers were hoping for some rain last week, but didn’t get it, so the corn is... Read More.

Using silage tarps for weed control

Thursday, September 12

An associate professor of weed science at Purdue University says specialty crop growers have another option for weed control. Steven Meyers says silage tarps aren’t just for dairy farmers. “Essentially, small vegetable farmers have started to use them either as a stale seed bed... Read More.

Silage, sugarbeet harvest in southwest Minnesota

Tuesday, September 10

A farmer and crop adjuster in southwest Minnesota says harvest activity is in full swing. Joe Serbus farms in Renville County and tells Brownfield silage chopping and edible bean harvest is underway. “They’re really attacking those beans right now. The early sugarbeet lift has... Read More.

Choppers are moving in on corn silage harvest

Monday, September 9

Michigan crop advisor Jason Stegink tells Brownfield recent dry weather is starting to impact yields and trigger corn silage harvest. “It’s a touch early,” he shares. “Our silage guys have got a few operations that started last week and there’s more of them stepping... Read More.

Let crop insurance agent know about silage plans

Wednesday, August 28

A product analyst with Country Financial says farmers planning to chop corn silage need to first have a conversation with their crop insurance agent. Brian Davis tells Brownfield… “Farmers who are going to chop silage, call your agent and get that notification sent to... Read More.