Understanding the lignin in your hay crop is key to matching forage to the needs of livestock.
What Lignin Means for Your Summer Hay
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NDF and ADF Explained: The Key Numbers in Your Hay Test
NDF and ADF: two of the most powerful numbers on your feed test.
Prussic Acid and Nitrate in Forage: 6 Seasonal Risk Questions Answered
Periods of crop stress change forage chemistry. Drought, temperature variation, slow growth and rapid regrowth after rainfall can cause prussic acid and nitrate to build up to levels that pose a real risk to livestock. This is particularly relevant for sorghum and...
Ration Testing Season and a Teff Hay Surprise
It's been a busy month in the Feed Central lab as feedlots across the country prepare for their Grain Fed certificate audits. We've been working through numerous samples, testing for both Metabolisable Energy (ME) and protein to ensure rations meet the strict...
From Grazing Block to Grain Operation
Pat Hull, first-time silage supplier When Patrick Hull bought Weebergong in 2022, he inherited roughly 1,000 tonnes of silage buried in pits across the property. For two years, the mounds of dirt sat on his driveway - an eyesore he wasn't sure what to do with. But...