PennState Extension: Managing Corn Silage for Profit — Forage Quality Reports

Analyze corn silage samples and forage quality reports to improve ration balancing, silage management, and livestock performance.
Event Details
When:December 8, 2026
(12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET)
Registration deadline:December 8, 2026
12:00 p.m.
About the Live Webinar
“Managing Corn Silage for Profit: Forage Quality Reports” will highlight the critical role of forage analysis in understanding the protein, carbohydrate, and fat fractions of corn silage. Dairy Educator Kasey Hower will review proper forage sampling and Professor of Veterinary Science Robert Van Saun will discuss forage quality testing and its role in ration balancing. These insights will help producers and nutritionists interpret forage reports to strengthen silage management and livestock performance.
About the Series
Corn silage is a cornerstone of dairy and beef production in Pennsylvania, but producing it profitably requires careful management. This series offers practical, research-based guidance on every step of the process—from hybrid selection and planting strategies to harvest timing, storage, and feeding. Designed for both experienced growers and those new to silage production, the sessions provide insights to help maximize yield, enhance quality, and support profitability across Pennsylvania’s diverse growing conditions.
This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
- Silage producers
- Dairy producers
- Livestock producers
- How to properly take a corn silage sample
- How to interpret a forage quality
