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Checklist of good silage management

Review our checklist of good silage management.  

  1. Select appropriate crop hybrid and variety
  2. Follow good agronomic practices
  3. Make sure the silo structure is in good condition
  4. Cut and wilt forage during favorable weather
  5. Harvest crops at recommended moisture and maturity
  6. Chop forage at the optimum length
  7. Use a bacterial inoculant for more efficient fermentation. Apply at recommended rate, using a properly-calibrated applicator
  8. Ensile forage as quickly as possible
  9. Distribute forage evenly in the silo
  10. Achieve a high packing density
  11. Cover and seal silo structure
  12. During feed out, remove recommended amount of silage from the unloading face