Archive for December, 2009
World Ag Expo Forage Challenge
December 23rd, 2009
Are you a forage producer in the Western U.S.? Participate in the World Ag Expo Forage Challenge with the opportunity to win $2,000, $1500, or $1000 for providing a sample of your quality forage!
Mycotoxin and Mold ID Summaries
December 18th, 2009
The following link provides summaries of mycotoxin and mold identification evaluations of feed determined on samples at CVAS from 10-1-09 through 12-7-09. A “Northeast” summary of mycotoxin incidence is available as well. We will continue to update this information periodically.
Recent Posts
ANALYZING SILAGE CROPS FOR QUALITY: WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT?
January 5th, 2012
Ralph Ward of Cumberland Valley Analytical Services was a featured speaker at the 2011 Western Alfalfa and Forage Symposium
CVAS subscribes to Bipea
January 4th, 2012
Cumberland Valley Analytical Services recently subscribed to Bipea, a European laboratory proficiency testing organization. Bipea provides a number of check testing programs including ones for forages, feeds, and silages (www.bipea.org).
Due to significant increases in costs associated with operations of the laboratory, CVAS must institute a price increase.
August 20th, 2011
Due to significant increases in costs associated with operations of the laboratory, CVAS must institute a price increase.
Fermentation Data Ranges by Feed Type
June 22nd, 2011
We have compiled a new summary of forage fermentation data which is available as a resource.
More extensive fermentation analysis offered:
June 20th, 2011
CVAS is now offering a more extensive fermentation analysis which includes alcohols, acetates, and lactates. We were the first forage laboratory in the U.S. to commercially offer a “fermentation analysis” package more than 10 years ago…