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Forage inoculants: The bugs must be alive
The use of a microbial forage inoculant is the principle type of silage additive in the United States. A recent article by Renato Schmidt, PhD, Technical Services – Forage, Lallemand Animal Nutrition, entitled, “Forage inoculants: The bugs must be alive” was published in the August 10, 2013 issue of Progressive Forage. It outlines the importance of viability of microbial ...
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From Chaos to Order: How Ants optimize Food Search
Ants are capable of complex problem-solving strategies that could be widely applied as optimization techniques. An individual ant searching for food walks in random ways, biologists found. Yet the collective foraging behaviour of ants goes well beyond that, as a mathematical study to be published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals: The animal movements at a certain ...
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Vermeer Corporation announces executive leadership appointments
Vermeer Corporation recently announced that Nathan Guess has been named Managing Director, Forage Solutions. The company also announced that in addition to his role as Chief Marketing Officer, Mark Core will now provide senior leadership to the forage segment as Executive Vice President of Forage and Lifecycle Solutions. Nathan Guess joins the Vermeer leadership team after having served nearly ...
By Vermeer
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Kubota and Vermeer Announce Strategic Marketing Alliance
Alliance with Kubota Involves Vermeer Forage Equipment for the Agricultural Market TORRANCE, Calif. - Kubota Tractor Corporation and Vermeer Corporation announce a strategic marketing alliance for the sale of performance-matched, allied-approved, Vermeer forage equipment. The combination Kubota and Vermeer Dealers now have the opportunity to sell Vermeer forage equipment, such as balers, rakes ...
By Vermeer
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New approach to sustain ‘forage’ fishing
Reduced catches of small oceanic ‘forage’ fish like sardines and anchovies may be required in some ocean areas in order to protect the larger predators that rely on these species for food. This is a finding of the first major study of the ecosystem effects of fishing forage species: ‘Impacts of fishing low trophic level species on marine ecosystems’, reported today in the ...
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How to Maintain the Forage Grass Dryer?
The forage grass dryer can effectively realize the utilization of waste resources and improve its utilization value and economic value. In order to keep the good working condition of the grass drying machine, it is necessary to regularly maintain the drying equipment, which can not only improve the production quality, but also prolong the service life of the drying equipment. The maintenance of ...
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Bee-friendly agri-environmental schemes need diverse habitats
Diverse agri-environmental schemes which combine flowering crops with semi-natural habitats, such as grasslands and hedgerows, will be best for bees, new research suggests. The researchers examined the foraging behaviour of honey bees, bumblebees and other wild bees and found that all bees used semi-natural habitats, which were particularly important for wild bees, in addition to crops, such as ...
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New approach to sustain `forage` fishing
Reduced catches of small oceanic 'forage' fish like sardines and anchovies may be required in some ocean areas in order to protect the larger predators that rely on these species for food. This is a finding of the first major study of the ecosystem effects of fishing forage species: 'Impacts of fishing low trophic level species on marine ecosystems', reported today in the journal Science. Dr ...
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A bird’s eye view of fishery discard reforms
Reforms to reduce discards of over-quota fish catches are generally predicted to have positive effects on marine ecosystems and biodiversity. Although concerns have been raised over the impacts of the changes on scavenging seabirds who feed upon discarded fish, new research on gannets indicates that, while they often forage near fishing vessels, more than half their time is spent foraging ...
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Bob Sonntag Retires from S3
S3 Enterprises (“S3”) announced today that Bob Sonntag, President and owner, has retired and sold his interests in the organization. Bob has worked in agricultural manufacturing since 1985, when he joined Rem Manufacturing, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. He first made his mark in the industry selling springs, tynes and rake teeth out of a sample case. Bob bought S3 in 2006, ...
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Noise from human activity can impair foraging in bats
Human-generated noise can reduce the foraging activity of wildlife and should be taken into account during conservation planning, a new study suggests. The test showed that traffic noise decreased the foraging activity of Daubenton’s bat (Myotis daubentonii) by inducing an avoidance response. The new experimental approach could be used to identify how noise disturbs any species capable of ...
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Foraging for change in the food system
Just as individuals set goals for themselves so that they may reach their full potential, so too must companies. Food service provider Bon Appetit Management Company has set an ambitious goal of partnering with 1,000 Farm to Fork vendors by next year. By 2011, the sustainably minded onsite restaurant company will have 1,000 local farmers or suppliers that provide fruits, vegetables, meat and more ...
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Commercial Forage Box added to hay/forage equipment lineup
Combining size with strength, Art’s Way’s new heavy-duty commercial forage box is designed with the commercial farmer and livestock producer in mind. “The new forage box has a rugged, robust design, the materials it’s made of are chosen for their durability,” said Guadalupe Diaz, design sales engineer at Art’s Way. “It will provide years of trouble free ...
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Vermeer Receives Consecutive NAEDA Dealer`s Choice Award
Recently, the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) released its annual Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey and Dealer’s Choice Awards. For the second consecutive year, Vermeer Corporation was awarded “Dealer’s Choice” in the Ag/Shortline Manufacturer category. “Earning this recognition in back-to-back years is a great honor that reflects the ...
By Vermeer
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Grassland and Muck 2017 is coming soon
Grassland and Muck, the triennial event organised by The Royal Agricultural Society of England, returns to Stoneleigh, Warwickshire on 24-25 May 2017. The two day, 190 acre event has something for every grassland farmer with a wide display of machinery, live demonstrations and grass plots, advice and technical forums. The Volac team will be on hand at stand 444, with advice and top tips to help ...
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Vermeer Corporation and Kubota Canada Ltd. announce retail financing agreement
Today, Vermeer Corporation unveiled an agreement with Kubota Canada Ltd. that offers Vermeer Forage Solutions Dealers in Canada the opportunity to sell forage equipment with retail financing provided by Kubota Canada Ltd. “Customers in Canada now have the opportunity to purchase Vermeer forage equipment with a financing option. This opportunity will further accessibility to both ...
By Vermeer
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Save time and improve silage quality with ULV application
Paul Ecclestone of Paul Ecclestone Contracting has been in the business for 32 years and is seeing first hand the increase in the use of silage additives in order to improve silage quality. Farmers are now taking three to four cuts, and many are using a silage additive to get more milk out of forage, rather than buying in feed. One of the biggest practical innovations Paul has seen to date is ...
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Overfishing Threatens Critical Link in the Food Chain
The fish near the bottom of the aquatic food chain are often overlooked, but they are vital to healthy oceans and estuaries. Collectively known as forage fish, these species—including sardines, anchovies, herrings, and shrimp-like crustaceans called krill—feed on plankton and become food themselves for larger fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. Historically, people have eaten ...
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Advantages of the round bale silage system
The round bale silage system, sometimes referred to as 'balage', has a number of advantages over hay and conventional silage systems: Substantially reduces the risk of weather damage to the forage compared with a hay system. Provides flexibility as the baler can be used for both hay and silage. Main attraction of large round bales is the ease and simplicity with which they can be ...
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Tall fescue toxicosis and management
Tall fescue toxicosis is one of the most devastating problems facing forage-livestock agriculture. While there is currently no cure for this costly disorder, there are proven management strategies to lessen the impact of toxicosis. A new professional guide, Tall Fescue Toxicosis and Management is now available to livestock producers and land managers who want to better understand and control ...
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