Presented by: Dr. Damon Smith, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Featured in this talk is Dr. Damon Smith, a professor of plant pathology and extension specialist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Dr. Smith explores deoxynivalenol (DON) accumulation in corn and silage and gives Dr. Smith’s thoughts on how to manage it in Wisconsin fields.

Presented by: Dr. John Goeser, Rock River Laboratory and University of Wisconsin–Madison

Featured in this talk is Dr. John Goeser, animal nutrition lead at Rock River Laboratory, Inc.; Adjunct assistant professor of animal & dairy sciences at UW–Madison; and consultant at Cows Agree Consulting, LLC. Dr. Goeser covers current trends in forage quality and feed hygiene, reflects on the 2024 crop year, and then sets the stage for optimizing 2025 forage quality and energy potential.

Presented by: Dr. Harkirat Kaur, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Featured in this talk is Dr. Harkirat Kaur, an assistant professor of plant and agroecosystem sciences and extension corn production systems specialist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Dr. Kaur explores the potential of using short corn for silage purposes and evaluates its potential susceptibility to biotic and abiotic stresses due to different plant architecture.