Corn silage is the most important energy source in dairy rations in the US. The stover fraction of the plant provides mostly digestible fiber and physically effective fiber, which is essential for rumen health and function. The kernel fraction provides mostly starch, an energetic dense nutrient that boosts milk production.
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.
NAFB: Silage Expertise On The Airwaves
We say we’re the silage experts. But we wouldn’t dream of keeping that expertise to ourselves. That’s why we recently partnered with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB). Here are tips on choosing an effective silage inoculant.
Cover Crops after Corn Silage
What will happen to your field after corn silage? This questions gets answered in the following article about using cover crops after corn silage.
Impact of the droughts across the US
The current droughts across the United States have a huge impact on the agriculture. Many areas of the United States continue to fight drought conditions. Moreover, they have an effect on forage availability and quality. Read about managing your silage under such difficult conditions.
Propylene Glycol production with BONSILAGE CORN+
Read how BONSILAGE CORN+ treated corn silages produce significant amounts of propylene glycol.
Checklist: Corn Harvest Preparations
Before corn silage harvest starts, what can we do ahead of time to prepare? Get some tips in the following article.
NAFB: Improving Corn Silage Quality
Listen to this NAFB interview with our silage expert Caitlin Mellinger about best corn silage quality!
Efficient Acetic Acid Production
Optimal silage quality with the right fermentation profile