Our own forage specialist, Caitlin Mellinger, recently spoke to the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB). The focus importance of planning when it comes to tackling the specific challenges that come with different forages.
Hear Caitlin discuss with NAFB why the long road to proper ensiling begins before you ever plant a seed:
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There’s no time like the end of harvest to remind us all that a farmer’s work is never done. Even as we’re enjoying the fruits of our year’s labor, there is planning to be done. Specifically, pile planning. Get some extra informative advices here.
High-quality silage is only created under optimal ensiling conditions and this includes having a packing density of at least 15-16 lb of DM/cubic foot. Read on for useful tips on obtaining a proper packing density.
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.
