Silage sampling for a laboratory analysis is recommended to get a more detailed report on the nutritional value of silage. Samples should not be taken until at least five to six weeks after ensiling ...

Silage analysis will be more important than ever this autumn to understand how drought conditions have affected forage variability. In many cases, farmers will be faced with high dry matter (DM) ...

Silage quality is key to good animal performance and reducing winter feed costs during the housing period. Grass silage is the basis of most winter feeding systems in this country, and satisfactory ...

As dairymen and livestock caretakers we are trying to optimize the performance of our livestock, whether it is producing milk or meat. Without knowing the quality of the feedstuff or forage we are ...

The Forage Analysis Assurance (FAA) Group, which operates in Ireland and the UK, has outlined stronger silage-testing accuracy in its 2024-2025 end-of-season report. The group, comprising 15 member ...

What can you do to take the mystery out of harvesting corn silage? Corn whole plant moisture is key for proper fermentation and is often the most difficult criteria to determine. Harvesting too wet ...