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Weddings and Silage : The Pursuit of Perfection

One of our favorite movies around here is the 1991 version of “Father of the Bride”. We can recite most scenes with little prompt. Several have come to mind lately, as we prepare and plan for our daughter Catharine’s wedding to … Continue reading

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“Winter” forage at 92 degrees? What?

The weather forecast hardly suggests “winter” – with temps like they are forecasted, your spring forages are going to fly out of the field. Points to remember 1. Do the best you can. You are in charge of your crop. … Continue reading

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SILAGE SUCCESS STARTS HERE – Steps 5 to 8 – OR – Marilyn Monroe Gives Silage Advice

And now back to our previous program… 8. SAFETY (Yes, I know this is supposed to come last, but I decided it needed to be first, if you read nothing else, read this part all the way through) Please please … Continue reading

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SILAGE SUCCESS STARTS HERE – Points 1 to 4

Thank you to all who stopped by Connor Marketing, Inc. at the World Ag Expo. We love to see old friends and meet new ones and the “farm show” is a perfect venue. A special thanks to Doug DeGroff, Diversified … Continue reading

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