Producing Quality Corn Silage from Proper Processing

Producing Quality Corn Silage from Proper Processing

Written by: Shannon Baze KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Chopping corn at the correct moisture helps optimize silage fermentation conditions.Kernel processing is integral to improved starch utilization.In addition to packing, the impact of length of...
Plan & Allocate Homegrown Feeds: The Foundation

Plan & Allocate Homegrown Feeds: The Foundation

Written by: Marcus Hollmann This is the first in a series of two articles. The second will provide specific examples using the 2021 crop year and look ahead to future harvests. KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Consistent supplies of homegrown feeds...
Inoculant Considerations

Inoculant Considerations

KEY TAKEAWAYS IN THIS ISSUE OF TECHNICAL TOPICS: Homolactic Inoculants lower pH in upfront fermentationHeterolactic Inoculants increase aerobic stability during feed-outAsk for peer-reviewed research. The more, the betterInoculants will not replace good silage...