The Crop Science Podcast Show - Joe Lawrence: Weather & Corn Silage Quality | Ep. 63
Feb 25, 2025In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Joe Lawrence, from Cornell University, discusses the crucial role of forage management in dairy nutrition. He shares insights on optimizing corn silage, managing weather variability, and improving feed quality for maximum cattle efficiency. Learn how hybrid selection, harvest strategies, and nutrient management impact forage utilization on farms. Tune in now on all major platforms!
What will you learn:
- Corn silage management
- Hybrid selection strategies
- Weather impact on digestibility
- Balancing yield and quality
- Forage role in sustainability
Meet the guest:
Joe Lawrence is a Senior Extension Associate in Dairy Forage Systems Management at Cornell University PRO-DAIRY. With over 20 years in the dairy industry, he specializes in optimizing forage quality and linking crop production to dairy nutrition. He holds a Master’s degree in Soil and Crop Sciences from Cornell University and has extensive experience in agronomy and extension education.
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