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		<title>Forage Entries Sought</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2011/06/29/forage-entries-sought/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:35:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The World Forage Analysis Superbowl is seeking entries for the 2011 contest. Big cash prizes are available! The deadline for corn silage entries is August 18, 2011, and all other entries are due September 7, 2011. Over $22,000 cash is being awarded this year with each category champion receiving a check for $1,500. Additional cash [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Forage Forum on Spring Alfalfa Challenges</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2011/05/11/forage-forum-on-spring-alfalfa-challenges/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 23:58:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Planting delays seem to be consuming the thoughts and energy of most growers this spring. But with the alfalfa crop maturing, don’t be tempted to delay that important first crop cutting. Hear what Alan Patterson, dairy specialist with Pioneer Hi-Bred, says about spring alfalfa challenges in this edition of Pioneer&#8217;s Forage Forum. Listen to the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pioneer Forage Forum Discusses Roundup Ready Alfalfa</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2011/03/14/pioneer-forage-forum-discusses-roundup-ready-alfalfa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:21:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Roundup Ready® alfalfa is back on the market again. Robin Newell, Pioneer senior forage business manager, discusses this recent decision and Pioneer® brand alfalfa offerings in this edition of Pioneer&#8217;s Forage Forum. Listen to the podcast here: To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum podcasts, click here. Subscribe to Forage Forum here.]]></description>
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		<title>Benefits of Crop Specific Inoculants</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2010/10/08/benefits-of-crop-specific-inoculants/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 19:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On this edition of Forage Forum, Kyle Whitaker, Pioneer Hi-Bred marketing manager for forage additives, highlights the Pioneer fiber technology platform. Whitaker discusses the benefits of using a crop-specific inoculant during an interview with Chuck Zimmerman at the recent Farm Progress Show. Listen to the podcast here: To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum podcasts, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Feeding New Silage</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2010/09/10/feeding-new-silage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:56:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On this edition of Forage Forum, Pioneer Hi-Bred dairy specialist Kevin Putnam discusses feeding the newly harvested silage crop. Letting the new crop ferment three to four months allows starch availability to increase. This year, Putnam says the crop should have a nice grain-to-stock ratio, which makes for high-energy, highly digestible feedstuffs. Listen to the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Growing Conditions and Corn Silage</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2010/08/25/growing-conditions-and-corn-silage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:14:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jim Smith, Pioneer livestock information manager in Minnesota, discusses the impact of growing conditions on corn for silage. Moisture and heat, depending on stage of growth, have a multitude of effects on nutritional value and readiness of the corn for harvest. Smith also talks about conditions in the northern Corn Belt. Listen to the podcast [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Silage Chopping Time</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2010/08/15/silage-chopping-time/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the choppers start to roll across the country, Pioneer Hi-Bred dairy specialist Kevin Putnam discusses some management considerations for chopping corn silage. Corn heat units in many areas are ahead of schedule, triggering harvest. Putman discusses proper chopper set up, inoculant options and other factors for achieving optimum quality. Listen to the podcast here: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dealing With Corn Ear Mold</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2010/07/08/dealing-with-corn-ear-mold/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:39:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last year many growers encountered a wet growing season which led to some concerns with ear molds. Bill Seglar, Pioneer nutritional sciences veterinarian, discusses conditions conducive to ear molds and the impact it has on nutritional value. Listen to the podcast here: To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum podcasts, click here. Subscribe to Forage [...]]]></description>
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		<title>More on Bt Corn for Silage</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2010/06/18/more-on-bt-corn-for-silage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:24:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this edition of Forage Forum, we have the second of a two-part series on Bt corn for silage with Bill Seglar, Pioneer nutritional sciences veterinarian. Here Seglar highlights the extensive registration process for biotech traits. Listen to the podcast here: pioneer-podcast-76-wdd.mp3 Bill Seglar on Bt Corn for Silage part 2 (4:00 min MP3) To [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bt Corn for Silage</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2010/05/27/bt-corn-for-silage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 14:22:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this edition of Forage Forum, Bill Seglar, Pioneer nutritional sciences veterinarian, addresses questions on BT corn for silage. Seglar says biotechnology traits do not impact nutritional value of the corn, but it is usually environmental factors that affect silage quality and nutritional value. Listen to the podcast here: pioneer-podcast-75-wdd.mp3 Bill Seglar on Bt Corn [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pioneer Alfalfa Research</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2010/04/22/pioneer-alfalfa-research-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:48:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alfalfa is an important part of Pioneer&#8217;s forage portfolio. In this edition of Forage Forum, Pioneer director of alfalfa research David Miller, discusses the company&#8217;s variety development. When it comes to choosing an alfalfa variety, he says growers should consult their local sales professional and university data to match the right product to the right [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Alfalfa is Different From Other Crops</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2010/04/07/why-alfalfa-is-different-from-other-crops/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alfalfa, from a genetic standpoint, is different than other major crops growers plant. Every seed in an alfalfa bag varies genetically, unlike corn or soybeans where each seed is genetically uniform. David Miller, Pioneer director of alfalfa research, discusses the uniqueness of variety development. Listen to the podcast here: pioneer-podcast-72-wdd.mp3 David Miller on alfalfa varieties [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pioneer Alfalfa Research</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2010/03/04/pioneer-alfalfa-research/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:08:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pioneer director of alfalfa research, David Miller, discusses Pioneer brand alfalfa varieties, traits and testing to help producers put the right product on the right acre. Listen to the podcast here: pioneer-podcast-71-wdd.mp3 David Miller on alfalfa varieties (4:00 min MP3) To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum podcasts, click here. Subscribe to Forage Forum here.]]></description>
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		<title>Forage Forum on In Situ Testing</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2010/02/11/forage-forum-on-in-situ-testing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wdexpo.org/2010/02/11/forage-forum-on-in-situ-testing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:10:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bill Rutherford, Pioneer research coordinator, discusses in situ analysis. In situ testing allows Pioneer researchers direct analysis of inoculant performance and fiber digestibility, providing producers additional product information. Listen to the podcast here: pioneer-podcast-70-wdd.mp3 Bill Rutherford on in situ testing (6:30 min MP3) To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum podcasts, click here. Subscribe to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Technologies for Silage Traits</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2010/01/27/new-technologies-for-silage-traits/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wdexpo.org/2010/01/27/new-technologies-for-silage-traits/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:47:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New technologies make data sampling easier and more efficient. Bill Curran, Pioneer research scientist, discusses some of the technologies that measure silage traits. Curran also talks about how this information benefits producers. Listen to the podcast here: pioneer-podcast-69-wdd.mp3 Bill Curran on new technologies for data sampling (5:00 min MP3) To see all archived Pioneer Forage [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cutting Edge Microbial Ecology</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2010/01/15/cutting-edge-microbial-ecology/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:48:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Understanding how inoculant organisms interact with other organisms can have a large impact on how well an inoculant organism affects the organisms in the silage. Hear more about the cutting-edge microbial ecology from Pioneer research coordinator Bill Rutherford. Listen to the podcast here: pioneer-podcast-68-wdd.mp3 Bill Rutherford on Microbial Ecology (5:00 min MP3) To see all [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Silage Inoculant Application Technology</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2009/12/15/silage-inoculant-application-technology/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:18:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pioneer nutritional sciences manager Bill Mahanna likes to show off cool tools that can make life better for dairy producers. This one is Pioneer&#8217;s AppliPro® SLV (Super Low Volume) Forage Additives Applicator System, which Bill talked about during the Forage Media Day in September. In this &#8220;must hear&#8221; Forage Forum, Bill discusses inoculant application technology [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Measuring and Managing Silage Heat</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2009/11/19/measuring-and-managing-silage-heat/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered where the heat comes from in silage? This really cool infrared camera can read the temperature of a silage bunker and provide a color picture of the variations in heat levels on the face. The camera has gotten cheaper since it first came out a couple of years ago, but it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Managing High Moisture Corn</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2009/10/29/managing-high-moisture-corn/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:44:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Bill Mahanna, nutritional sciences manager for Pioneer, discusses ideal moisture percentages for high moisture corn. Mahanna says high moisture corn and snaplage benefit digestion. He also comments on corn particle sizes and inoculants for high moisture corn. This edition of Forage Forum was recorded at the Pioneer Forage Media day held in September at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Harvest Timing Factors</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2009/10/07/harvest-timing-factors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:54:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year, many producers are seeing a delay in corn silage harvest. Bill Curran, Pioneer research scientist, discusses harvest timing factors and how the growing season impacts the nutritional value of the silage. Curran spoke to agricultural media recently at the Pioneer Forage Media day held at the Livestock Nutrition Center in Johnston, IA. Listen [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fall Alfalfa Management and Corn Hybrid Selection</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2009/09/17/fall-alfalfa-management-and-corn-hybrid-selection/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wdexpo.org/2009/09/17/fall-alfalfa-management-and-corn-hybrid-selection/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:39:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leo Brown, Pioneer Livestock Information manager, discusses fall alfalfa management and corn hybrid selection for silage at the 2009 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill. Brown says producers should evaluate alfalfa stands in the fall. Depending on stand quality, a producer can look to fertilize for optimum spring growth or apply a herbicide treatment to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Forage Forum From Farm Progress</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2009/09/02/forage-forum-from-farm-progress/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:18:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pioneer has a pretty major presence at the 2009 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois where I met up with silage expert Scott Dennis and talked about silage – past, present and future. Pioneer likes to help producers &#8220;get more mileage&#8221; from their silage. Dennis explains how Pioneer is unique as a seed company with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bunker Set Up and Management</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2009/08/19/bunker-set-up-and-management/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:14:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bunker management can have a serious impact on the nutritional value of silage. Most management revolves around keeping oxygen out of the forage mass. Paul Porter, Pioneer dairy specialist, looks at some keys to bunker management. Listen to this edition of Forage Forum here: pioneer-podcast-61-wdd.mp3 Paul Porter on Bunker Management (5:45 min MP3) To see [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Use Inoculants?</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2009/08/06/why-use-inoculants/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:05:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The most important thing a quality inoculant can do is maintain or retain more of the forage that is put in a bunker. Paul Porter, Pioneer dairy specialist, says that improvement in dry matter recovery can add up to some substantial dollars. pioneer-podcast-60-wdd.mp3 Paul Porter on Inoculants (5:30 min MP3) To see all archived Pioneer [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Harvest Timing Effects on Corn Silage Nutrient Composition</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2009/07/22/harvest-timing-effects-on-corn-silage-nutrient-composition/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wdexpo.org/2009/07/22/harvest-timing-effects-on-corn-silage-nutrient-composition/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leo Brown, Pioneer livestock information manager, explains how to improve the nutritional value of corn silage by chopping at an optimal time. Brown also suggests packing well for good fermentation and adequate aerobic stability at feedout. pioneer-podcast-59-wdd.mp3 Leo Brown on Harvest Timing (5:30 min MP3) To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum podcasts, click here.]]></description>
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		<title>High Chop Effects on Corn Silage Nutrient Composition</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2009/07/08/high-chop-effects-on-corn-silage-nutrient-composition/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wdexpo.org/2009/07/08/high-chop-effects-on-corn-silage-nutrient-composition/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chop height can have an impact on silage nutrient composition. Leo Brown, Pioneer livestock information manager, discusses how to determine the optimum harvest window for corn silage and how that time frame can impact its nutritional value. pioneer-podcast-58-wdd.mp3 Leo Brown on High Chop Effect (5:00 min MP3) To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum podcasts, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Crop Specific Inoculation</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2009/06/24/crop-specific-inoculation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:27:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Different crops have different requirements, which is why Pioneer offers crop-specific inoculants. Scott Dennis, Pioneer Hi-Bred ruminant microbiologist, says the goal is to get maximum performance for each crop. pioneer-podcast-57-wdd.mp3 Scott Dennis on Crop Specific Inoculation (5:00 min MP3) To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum podcasts, click here.]]></description>
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		<title>Mystery of Inoculation</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2009/06/11/mystery-of-inoculation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:07:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Inoculating silage is a standard practice, but have you wondered why or how it works? Pioneer Hi-Bred has the world&#8217;s largest collection of lactic acid bacteria, the beneficial organisms used in silage inoculants. Scott Dennis, Pioneer ruminant microbiologist, looks at why inoculates work. Dennis says the purpose of making silage is for year-round feed, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NIR on Choppers</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2009/05/27/nir-on-choppers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 01:04:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Silage evaluation can be a timely process. Following harvest, a sample needs to be bagged and sent to a lab for evaluation. At Pioneer Hi-Bred, experts are using near-infrared technology (NIR) on research choppers which offers a much faster turnaround time for evaluating the nutritional value of silage hybrids. Kevin Putnam, Pioneer dairy specialist, discusses [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Feeding High Moisture Corn</title>
		<link>http://www.wdexpo.org/2009/05/13/feeding-high-moisture-corn/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 18:13:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[High moisture corn offers growers both agronomic and nutritional benefits. Fred Owens, Pioneer senior research scientist, discusses some of these benefits, including, high digestibility, earlier harvest window and increased nutritional energy value. pioneer-podcast-54-wdd.mp3 Fred Owens on Feeding High Moisture Corn (5:00 min MP3) To see all archived Pioneer Forage Forum podcasts, click here.]]></description>
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