The PEAQ (Predictive Equation for Alfalfa Quality) method was developed around the relative feed value (RFV) which looks at the quantity of fiber. Dr. Bill Mahanna, coordinator of global nutritional sciences for Pioneer, takes a look at determining not just the quantity of fiber but the digestibility of that fiber through RFQ or relative feed quality testing. Mahanna also comments on timing the first alfalfa cutting.

Managing the gaps in today's agriculture can be an issue, says Dr. Bill Mahanna, coordinator of global nutritional sciences for Pioneer. When visiting an operation, several factors come into play before a crop becomes feed. Pioneer can offer expertise to deal with the full continuum - managing the gaps between growing and cutting the feed to packing the silo and feed management. Mahanna comments on Pioneer's integrated forage approach and the expertise available to producers.

Pioneer microbiologists have focused on bacterial strains unique to each crop. Dr. Bill Mahanna, coordinator of global nutritional services for Pioneer, says Pioneer is improving the nutritional value and preserving the quality of the crop by using specific products.

Along with higher corn prices, the value of corn silage has tracked notably higher. Dr. Bill Mahanna, coordinator of global nutritional services for Pioneer Hi-Bred, provides suggestions on how growers might manage their corn crop to increase starch content, and in turn, the value of their corn silage.

While yeast is a common ingredient in feed rations, including yeast in silage can cause stability issues, particularly when there is significant variability in the corn crop, says Dr. Bill Mahanna, coordinator of global nutritional services for Pioneer Hi-Bred. Mahanna shares silage management practices to help minimize the growth of yeast.

Hear how producers can potentially manage this problem and their crops to reduce starch levels. Dr. Bill Mahanna, coordinator of global nutritional science for Pioneer Hi-Bred highlights some of the challenges and potential solutions for managing corn silage when feeding heifers.

Bill Rutherford, research coordinator, Pioneer Forage Additive Group, explains the process of preserving high quality silage. He highlights how forage additives can rapidly lowering ph levels and impact nutrients in a positive manor. Bill offers suggestions on how producers can ensure they are buying a quality forage additive product.

Silage innoculants are discussed in this segment of the Pioneer Forage Forum, with information provided by Bill Rutherford, research coordinator, Pioneer Forage Additive Research Group. The goal of the Pioneer Forage Additive Research Group is to bring products to market that help increase meat and milk-production efficiency and producer profitability.

Timing is no more important than when it comes to feeding silage after harvest. Dr. Bill Mahanna, Pioneer Global Nutritional Sciences Manager, offers background and details on this subject in the latest Forage Forum segment.

Starch in Fermented Grains is the topic of this Forage Forum segment, with information provided by Dr. Bill Mahanna, Pioneer Global Nutritional Sciences Manager.