Ensiling whole corn plants can be difficult because of the challenges in getting adequate oxygen exclusion necessary for proper fermentation.

In addition, immature corn will have greater levels of moisture, making ensiling more challenging. Nitrate-containing feeds should be introduced slowly into livestock rations, Dahlen says.

KNOWLEDGE of growing the crop, and the technology used, has developed enormously in recent years in Ireland, so much so that we are currently in the position of being able to consider, with some ...

Therefore, a preliminary moisture determination should be made before ensiling using a microwave oven or commercial moisture tester. In addition to the general physical appearance, there are two ...

PLASTIC wrap is not a silver bullet for hay that was rain affected before baling or for hay that is too wet or for silage that is too dry.

Topping clamps of maize or grass silage with a layer of fodder beet can provide a ready-made total mixed ration without the challenges sometimes associated with ensiling this mix. Clamping crushed ...

However, during the process of harvesting and ensiling, there are management practices that need to be followed to minimise those losses.

The innovative TBA process involves an initial anaerobic ensiling phase, where CKK waste is inoculated with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP1, a bacteria that suppresses animal pathogens and ...

With high milk and beef prices, farmers are encouraged to maximize the energy potential of their grass silage this season.

Producers looking to make autumn grass silage need to pay particular attention to ensiling method, warns Dave Davies from the Silage Advisory Centre.