Crop Inputs: Fertilizers
An important part of efficient livestock production is ensuring there is sufficient grass for both hay and pasture. However, low soil nutrient levels often limit forage production. With good soil fertility and fertilizer management, the productivity of many hay and pasture fields can be greatly improved.
The 4R Nutrient Stewardship promotes using the right fertilizer source, at the right rate, at the right time, and in the right place. Following the 4Rs can help increase yields and profitability while protecting the environment and improving sustainability. Your crops will thrive from receiving proper nutrition more efficiently.
Plants need nutrients in order to grow on a farm. Nutrients such as carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen are always available to plants. Unfortunately, nutrients that the plants also need such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium can run out. To put more of these nutrients back into the soil many farmers will add fertilizers. Replacing these nutrients back into the soil with fertilizers can help the growth of the plant, which then increases the crop yield on the farm.
Silage Inoculants
One of the most often discussed, misunderstood and argued topics in the forage production feed chain is the use of silage inoculants. These inoculants facilitate control of the fermentation process and help maintain a high nutritional value of the ensiled forage which ultimately translates into improved animal performance and profitable Dairy Farming.
In a nutshell, silage inoculants work by shifting silage fermentation in a direction that better preserves the crop.
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