Sales of standing forage require an estimate of market price and a method of determining yield – whether forage is sold by the bale, ton or acre – as a starting point for negotiations between the buyer and seller. This article describes a method to help determine a starting point for short-term sales; it is not intended to be used for long-term contracts.

Multi-species grazing is the practice of using two or more species of livestock together or separately on the same land in a specific growing season. With an understanding of the different grazing behaviors of each species, various combinations of animals can be used to more efficiently utilize the forages in a pasture. Different species of livestock prefer different forages and graze them to different heights.

Across the U.S., the production, harvest, storage and feedout management of corn silage has changed dramatically. Careful thoughts and practices are involved in all phases of producing the highest-quality forage for dairy and livestock. Today, corn silage hybrids are developed by the seed industry for high grain yields with highly digestible nutrients and fiber levels.