Dr. Dennis Hancock & Dr. Kevin Panke-Buisse: Corn Silage Management Tips | Ep. 108

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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Dennis Hancock and Dr. Kevin Panke-Buisse from the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center share expert strategies for mastering the corn silage season. From hybrid selection to inoculation and proper storage, they discuss how precise management decisions can significantly impact silage quality and dairy production outcomes. Don’t miss out on these practical insights to optimize your corn silage practices. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.

"The longer corn silage is ensiled, the more available and digestible the starch becomes, enhancing its net energy for lactation." — Dr. Dennis Hancock

Meet the guests:

Dr. Dennis Hancock is the Director of the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, with over four years in this role. He previously served as a Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia, where he focused on forage quality and production.

Dr. Kevin Panke-Buisse is a soil microbiome expert with a Ph.D. focused on how soil microbes contribute to plant growth. Both guests bring a wealth of knowledge on optimizing forage quality for dairy production.

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:29) Introduction
• (04:35) Key factors in corn silage
• (12:32) Soil management strategies
• (20:07) Aligning goals for silage
• (34:53) Silage preservation
• (46:24) Feed-out and storage
• (50:42) Final three questions

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