Forage Forum on Kernel Processing in Northeast

Cindy ZimmermanAudio, corn, Forage, Forage Forum, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Podcast

Here is another in our series of Pioneer Hi-Bred Forage Forum podcasts about the importance of proper kernel processing in different areas of the country. This interview focuses on the New York and New England with Pioneer dairy specialist Kevin Putnam. Kevin talks about the major benefits to dairy producers of proper kernel processing, the recommended parameters for settings, testing … Read More

Forage Forum on Kernel Processing in Midwest

Cindy Zimmermancorn, Forage, Forage Forum, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Podcast

Pioneer Hi-Bred‘s Forage Forum has done a series of interviews about the importance of proper kernel processing in different areas of the country. Our first podcast focuses on the Midwest with Tim Hageman, Pioneer livestock specialist in northeast Iowa. Tim talks about the major benefits to dairy producers of proper kernel processing, the recommended parameters for settings, testing for quality. … Read More

Forage Forum on Managing Drying Cycle for Alfalfa

Cindy ZimmermanAlfalfa, Audio, Forage, Forage Forum, Pioneer Hi-Bred

Pioneer Hi-Bred‘s Forage Forum is back and our first podcast topic explores how to manage your drying cycle for alfalfa. Dan Wiersma is Pioneer Livestock Information Manger for the northern business unit, which covers Wisconsin, Minnesota, North and South Dakota – regions that represent a good percentage of the cows and alfalfa acres in the United States. Listen to what … Read More

Forage Forum on Spring Alfalfa Challenges

Cindy ZimmermanAlfalfa, Audio, Forage, Forage Forum, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Podcast

Planting delays seem to be consuming the thoughts and energy of most growers this spring. But with the alfalfa crop maturing, don’t be tempted to delay that important first crop cutting. Hear what Alan Patterson, dairy specialist with Pioneer Hi-Bred, says about spring alfalfa challenges in this edition of Pioneer’s Forage Forum. Listen to the podcast here: To see all … Read More

Benefits of Crop Specific Inoculants

Cindy ZimmermanAudio, Forage, Forage Forum, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Podcast

On this edition of Forage Forum, Kyle Whitaker, Pioneer Hi-Bred marketing manager for forage additives, highlights the Pioneer fiber technology platform. Whitaker discusses the benefits of using a crop-specific inoculant during an interview with Chuck Zimmerman at the recent Farm Progress Show. Listen to the podcast here: To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum podcasts, click here. Subscribe to Forage … Read More

Feeding New Silage

Cindy ZimmermanAudio, Forage, Forage Forum, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Podcast, Silage

On this edition of Forage Forum, Pioneer Hi-Bred dairy specialist Kevin Putnam discusses feeding the newly harvested silage crop. Letting the new crop ferment three to four months allows starch availability to increase. This year, Putnam says the crop should have a nice grain-to-stock ratio, which makes for high-energy, highly digestible feedstuffs. Listen to the podcast here: To see all … Read More

Growing Conditions and Corn Silage

Cindy ZimmermanAudio, Forage, Forage Forum, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Podcast, Silage

Jim Smith, Pioneer livestock information manager in Minnesota, discusses the impact of growing conditions on corn for silage. Moisture and heat, depending on stage of growth, have a multitude of effects on nutritional value and readiness of the corn for harvest. Smith also talks about conditions in the northern Corn Belt. Listen to the podcast here: To see all archived … Read More

Silage Chopping Time

Cindy ZimmermanAudio, Forage, Forage Forum, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Podcast, Silage

As the choppers start to roll across the country, Pioneer Hi-Bred dairy specialist Kevin Putnam discusses some management considerations for chopping corn silage. Corn heat units in many areas are ahead of schedule, triggering harvest. Putman discusses proper chopper set up, inoculant options and other factors for achieving optimum quality. Listen to the podcast here: To see all archived Pioneer … Read More