Harvest never comes without challenges. This season has been different weather-wise in every area in the US. Whether your field was planted late or the crop was hit by a hailstorm, here are a few things you might expect during your corn harvest, as well as a few bonsilage solutions. It’s what we do!
Nothing Beats a Good Cover
Protect your silage harvest with a good plastic cover. Here’s why: A high-yielding harvest is the ideal goal for any farmer, but when it comes to silage, harvest is only half the battle. Once you have your pile planned and in place, you need to keep your silage safe and nutritious for your animals. Using the proper covering is the primary way to do so.
NAFB: Best Practices for High-Moisture Corn Management
High-moisture corn offers many benefits to producers, but there are a few key factors to keep in mind if you incorporate it on your farm. Forage Specialist, Caitlin Mellinger, joins NAFB to share tips for high-moisture corn.
What happens if the forage gets too dry?
Abnormal dryness and drought are currently affecting a lot of US farms. Planning ahead is the key to harvesting corn silage at the correct moisture level but it is inevitable that at some point the forage can get too dry (>38% dry matter). Even though it is not ideal there is some hope.
Defining Corn Silage Quality
Quality forages drive production, but how do we define the quality of corn silage? There is no one answer to this question. In fact, there are several considerations to keep in mind when it comes to measuring the quality of corn silage. Read below to learn more about the factors we consider when measuring corn silage quality, including energy content.
When is the perfect timing for corn silage harvest?
Corn silage harvest is right around the corner and the perfect time to start planning is now. Before silo and silage management can be discussed, the first step is harvesting the forage at the correct moisture.
Corn Silage Silo: Weak Point Analysis
Hygienically perfect corn silage is essential for high milk yields. However, mold is a common issue that can arise in corn silos. There can be many reasons for reheating, mold formation, and incorrect fermentation.
A Little Silage Flexibility Goes a Long Way
On the dairy farm, flexibility is a must. You never know what the weather might throw at you, what sort of animal issues you might have to deal with, or when your equipment might break down. Any way you can be flexible will inevitably help you in the long run. Your silage is no exception.
BONSILAGE SPEED C – One of a kind
Aerobic stability and silage go hand in hand. When producers open their silage, they need to see a hygienic feed that remains aerobically stable.
How to plant corn
The better the conditions for corn planting, the better the chance for optimal corn silage. Read our practical suggestions about how to plant corn in spring.
Speeding to Faster Aerobic Stability
BONSILAGE® SPEED C. It’s fast. And on the dairy farm, the extra flexibility offered by faster silage can make all the difference.
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