Straw is capable of absorbing 3 to 4 lb. of water per lb. of dry matter (DM). Silage that is harvested too dry can undergo serious storage losses (especially if stored in a horizontal silo) due to ...

The goal is to enhance fermentation quality, improve nutritional value, and ensure the stability of silage during storage. Another research effort highlighted the impact of storage temperature on ...

Drought-stressed corn silage can have from 75 to 90 percent of the feed value of normal corn silage, but there are some issues to be aware of when dealing with drought-stressed corn silage.