When your corn silage has been harvested for 90 days, it is a good time to re-evaluate some of the key characteristics of that silage now that it has had time to ferment. At this point in time, a silage analysis will give a better representation of the way the silage will feed for the remainder of the year.

Foliar fungicides are becoming more commonly used in corn silage production. When used properly, they can increase yield, feed quality, and profitability for farmers.

In our Maizex agronomy work over the last several years, fungicides have been consistently showing the highest ROI in our intensive management trials.

On the Prairies, we are fortunate that we don’t have many insects to deal with when it comes to our corn production. The most prevalent insect is the European corn borer (ECB), and the pressure we see varies by year and location. The following is a summary of the lifecycle of the ECB, how the environment can impact it, and scouting techniques.

According to Hicham Bencharki, Manager of Digital Product and Innovation at Sollio Agriculture, there are many practical benefits to digitizing your farm business. Here’s a look at just some of them.

Your folder allows you to easily save and share your favourite content.

The idea is simple. As you browse the Sollio Agriculture website, you can save content that interests you to your folder. You can then read it later or easily share it with your agri-advisor, friends and colleagues.

In your folder, you can save news, retailer pages and anything from the Innovation section, including:

When it comes to robotic milking, the key to success lies in the choice of feed ingredients and how they are distributed to cows according to their needs.

“It’s all about the balance between the partial mixed ration (PMR) given to all animals and the individual ration distributed by the robot," says Philippe Couture, agr., an advisor in agribusiness strategy for Sollio Agriculture’s dairy sector.

Horses need to consume salt every day. But how much, and from what source? Sollio Agriculture provides an overview of the benefits of the different salt licks on the market.

First of all, it’s important to distinguish between “salt” and “sodium.” What we think of as “salt” is actually sodium chloride (NaCl), which is a source of both sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl).

Horse owners need to choose the right feed based on the activity level, body condition and behaviour of their horses.

That’s why Sollio Agriculture developed the Horse Energy Index (HEI), an exclusive tool to help horse owners choose the ideal feed for their horses based on their individual health and performance objectives.

What is the Horse Energy Index?

The diagram below shows the energy profile of each feed based on four scales:

Sollio Agriculture’s cattle feed programs are adapted to the life stages of cattle so that each farm can reach its full performing potential.

1. Feeds for beef cows

Our beef cow feed line of products ensure excellent milk production and contribute to good fertility.

Maintaining adequate body condition is essential for the health of horses. Here is a brief explanation of what can lead to obesity and some practical tips to help your horse lose weight.