Use drone technology to accurately and precisely measure changes in silage volume

Posted on March 1, 2024 in Forage Foundations
By Michelle Chang-Der Bedrosian, Ph.D., Vita Plus, and Adam Durrin, Aurox | In the agricultural industry, efficient silage management is crucial for maintaining a steady and reliable supply of feed for feedstock.  One of the challenges in this process is accurately estimating shrink during storage.  Traditional methods of estimating these losses, such as measuring the density of the pile with a drill and probe and then measuring pile disappearance, can be time consuming and prone to errors.  However, with the advancements in drone technology, there is now a more efficient and precise solution.

A peek inside: What goes into making a great inoculant

Posted on March 1, 2024 in Forage Foundations
By Mark Leggett, Ph.D., Volac International Ltd. | Bacteria are the driving force in the silage’s fermentation.  Silage inoculants are applied to speed up the fermentation and preserve silage dry matter.  Ensuring your silage is fermented by the best and most efficient bacterial strains starts in the laboratory.

Crop insurance coverage options

Posted on August 22, 2023 in Forage Foundations
By Jessica Sarbacker, Lake Ridge Bank | You have different policy options to consider when looking to cover your established crops. Each of these options covers different things and has different advantages and disadvantages.

Marketing your business – Marjorie Stieve, Vita Plus

Posted on March 11, 2020 in Forage Foundations

Custom harvesters are in the driver’s seat when it comes to marketing their services, and Stieve explained four areas of focus where custom harvesters can strengthen their brand and grow their business.

Stieve: Telling Your Story from the Seat of a Combine Through Social Media

Posted on December 4, 2012 in Forage Foundations
Plenty of activists groups and journalists are putting their emotionally charged and often scientifically inaccurate messages into mainstream media. Marjorie Stieve, marketing services manager with Vita Plus, said it’s the responsibility of everyone involved in agriculture to balance the discussion. Stieve offered the following tips for Vita Plus Custom Harvester 2011 attendees to use when