In many areas of the Mid-Atlantic and New England states, dairymen are experiencing record drought conditions.
Many experts recommend including yeast culture in the ration as a way of doing so.
Healthy microflora populations aid in the more complete breakdown of feedstuffs. While the drought may have decreased silage production per acre, it has likely increased the quality of the silage produced according to several dairy experts. High nitrate levels may exist, however. He recommends ensiling corn for at least three weeks before feeding it, if at all possible. If nitrate levels remain elevated after ensiling, the amounts fed in the ration may need to be limited.