Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-18-2009
Abstract
Proper harvest management is critical for high-quality corn silage, and it starts with harvest timing. This ensures that the harvested crop is at the optimum moisture for packing and fermentation. Silage that is too wet may not ferment properly and can lose nutrients through seepage. If silage is too dry when harvested, it has lower digestibility because of harder kernels and more lignified stem fiber. In addition, dry silage does not pack as well, thus increasing the potential for air pockets, excessive heating, and mold.
Copyright Owner
Iowa State University
Copyright Date
2009
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Barnhart, Stephen K., "Harvesting High-Quality Corn Silage" (2009). Integrated Crop Management News. 563.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/cropnews/563
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