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Grass and silage are central to the farm’s system. The Shanklands chop 300 acres up to five times a year, weather permitting, leaving 30-35 days between each cut. Additionally, 70 acres are cut twice ...

While research on optimal harvest timing is ongoing, current recommendations suggest waiting four to 10 weeks after heading for direct cutting ... of replacing corn silage with brown midrib ...