The Challenge
Forage crops such as corn silage, haylage, and pasture are essential components of dairy cow diets, providing the critical nutrients needed to meet the growing global demand for milk production in an environmentally sustainable way. These crops are predominantly grown in regions like the United States, Europe, South America, and Australia and New Zealand. However, producing high-quality forage comes with several challenges. Climate change has introduced unpredictable weather patterns, which affect the consistency of crop yields and nutrient content. Maintaining the nutritional profile necessary for optimal milk production requires careful management across all types of forage systems. While the following example focuses on corn silage, similar challenges are also present in haylage and pasture systems.
