Dairy producers, forage growers and those with interests in dairy animal nutrition now can tap into the expertise of dairy nutrition specialists at Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., through the Pioneer Forage Forum, a new series of blogs and podcasts available online. Topics available from this resource will range from crop harvesting techniques to forage marketing tips to silage analysis and more.

Pioneer Forage Forum will be featured on the World Dairy Diary blog/podcast site, www.worlddairydiary.com, where a fresh topic will be posted every two weeks. Segments are presented as audio files, each approximately three minutes long. In addition, registered Pioneer customers can hear these files and send e-mail responses at the Pioneer GrowingPoint® website, www.pioneer.com/growingpoint, by clicking on the Livestock Nutrition Tab.

This summer’s introductory sequence kicks off with commentary from Dr. Bill Mahanna, coordinator of global nutritional sciences for Pioneer. Mahanna shares insights on alfalfa cutting height, reality-driven pricing for corn silage and the benefits of communication between nutritionists and custom cutters. In the following weeks, Mahanna and other Pioneer specialists will address a variety of forage-related topics.

“At Pioneer, we’ve always valued opportunities to interact within the dairy industry,” says Mahanna, “not only with our customers, but also with the professionals who work with those customers. Pioneer Forage Forum is a natural extension of our commitment to contributing technical expertise and learning from the people who use Pioneer® brand forage products.

“Our perspective is unique in that Pioneer products include corn for silage, alfalfa varieties and inoculants,” Mahanna adds. “Our tradition of research in both agronomy and animal nutrition demonstrates the breadth of our background in the dairy industry. Pioneer Forage Forum is yet another way to provide valuable information to our customers and the dairy industry.”

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., a subsidiary of DuPont, is the world’s leading source of customized solutions for farmers, livestock producers and grain and oilseed processors. With headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, Pioneer provides access to advanced plant genetics, crop protection solutions and quality crop systems to customers in nearly 70 countries. DuPont is a science company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.