Enjoy premium beef: sustainably raised, dry aged for 14 days, and cut fresh to order! Order by Monday for home delivery or local pickup by Friday.

How we Cut Silage on our Family Farm

written by

Heather Tallman

posted on

May 7, 2024

We had some beautiful and just plain old hot weather last week!

Thursday was a record high, and it felt like it.

Between the rains Monday night and Friday morning we were able to get 60 acres of ryegrass/wheat/rye grasses harvested for winter feed that week.

The cows helped us out in harvesting the ryegrass as well as we have over 300 head out grazing the ryegrass before it stops growing in June (it’s like me, doesn’t like the heat).

The picture shows the storm clouds that dumped 2” of rain on some neighbors on Wednesday night.

A little farther north and it would have messed up our silage chopping!

behind the scenes

More from the blog

Growing Farm to School Partnerships in Indiana

Recently, we began working with a school corporation that is close to home. So close in fact, that we can sometimes even hear students playing at recess from across the fields- Southeast Dubois County School Corporation.

Snowy Days on the Farm

Cattle adapt to cold weather and bring circulation to the center of their body to keep warm in the cold.

Growing Strong: The Fischer Farms Network Reaches 35 Farmers

Fischer Farms has spent the last 20 years forming relationships with area farmers and producers to help them expand their market for their local and sustainably raised products. Recently with the support of the Climate Smart Commodities grant from the USDA, the number of farmers has grown to over 35 with plans to assist over 70 farmers by 2028.

Return To Top

Fischer Farms • Natural Indiana Beef

Shop natural Indiana beef, pork, chicken, and more, sustainably raised on local family farms. We deliver to doorsteps across the Midwest and beyond, plus pickup points around Indiana and Chicago.

Farm website & online store provided by GrazeCart

with customization by Grapevine Local Food Marketing