Forage Forum on Kernel Processing in Northeast

Cindy ZimmermanAudio, corn, Forage, Forage Forum, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Podcast

Here is another in our series of Pioneer Hi-Bred Forage Forum podcasts about the importance of proper kernel processing in different areas of the country. This interview focuses on the New York and New England with Pioneer dairy specialist Kevin Putnam. Kevin talks about the major benefits to dairy producers of proper kernel processing, the recommended parameters for settings, testing … Read More

Forage Forum on Kernel Processing in Midwest

Cindy Zimmermancorn, Forage, Forage Forum, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Podcast

Pioneer Hi-Bred‘s Forage Forum has done a series of interviews about the importance of proper kernel processing in different areas of the country. Our first podcast focuses on the Midwest with Tim Hageman, Pioneer livestock specialist in northeast Iowa. Tim talks about the major benefits to dairy producers of proper kernel processing, the recommended parameters for settings, testing for quality. … Read More

Forage Forum on Managing Drying Cycle for Alfalfa

Cindy ZimmermanAlfalfa, Audio, Forage, Forage Forum, Pioneer Hi-Bred

Pioneer Hi-Bred‘s Forage Forum is back and our first podcast topic explores how to manage your drying cycle for alfalfa. Dan Wiersma is Pioneer Livestock Information Manger for the northern business unit, which covers Wisconsin, Minnesota, North and South Dakota – regions that represent a good percentage of the cows and alfalfa acres in the United States. Listen to what … Read More

Forage Forum on Spring Alfalfa Challenges

Cindy ZimmermanAlfalfa, Audio, Forage, Forage Forum, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Podcast

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’s Forage Forum. Listen to the podcast here: To see all … Read More

Forage Forum on In Situ Testing

Cindy ZimmermanAudio, Forage, Forage Forum, Pioneer Forage Day, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Podcast

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: [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://zimmcomm.biz/pioneer/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 Forage Forum here.

Forage Forum From Farm Progress

Cindy ZimmermanAudio, Forage Forum, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Podcast, Silage

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 “get more mileage” from their silage. Dennis explains how Pioneer is unique as a seed company with what they have to offer … Read More

How To Subscribe To Forage Forum

Welcome to the Pioneer Hi-Bred “Forage Forum,” the first and only podcast for dairy producers. Here’s a simple explanation of how to subscribe to the podcast. By using a digital audio player like an iPod, you can carry the program with you to listen to whenever and wherever you want and even play it for your friends and family who … Read More

Pioneer Forage Media Day Class In Session

Chuck ZimmermanForage, Pioneer Forage Day, Pioneer Hi-Bred

The Pioneer Forage Media Day has started with class in session at their Livestock Nutrition Center near Des Moines, IA. We have a very good attendance from the ag media. Right now we’re listening to the first presentation by Bill Curran on corn silage reearch. He’s giving us a complete overview of their process for testing and evaluating genetics of … Read More