Too little moisture can make it difficult to pack the silage tightly and will allow oxygen to collect within the plant material. This will lead to more rapid nutrient deterioration. Getting hay dry ...

60 to 70 percent for bags. 65 to 70 percent for bunkers. Due to variability among hybrids and growing conditions, measure silage moisture using a commercial forage moisture tester or microwave oven ...

Silage that is harvested too dry can undergo serious storage ... at the proper moisture content and extend the "safe" harvest period (Table 1). Moisture Testing. Using a commercial moisture tester to ...

compared with corn silage with grain.” Testing Moisture Content of the Field A microwave can be used to check the moisture content of corn silage. Be sure not to use the microwave in your house ...

To evaluate sorting, use a Penn State shaker box to measure TMR particle size. Sample the feed at delivery, a few hours after feeding, and again before the next feeding. A difference of more than 10% ...

To test the moisture content, weigh out exactly 100 grams of silage (adjusting for the weight of the dish). Spread the silage evenly on the plate and place in a microwave oven. Heat on high for about ...

To prevent excessive seepage, silage going into top unloading uprights should have ... Whole plant moisture can be accurately determined on-farm using a microwave or Koster moisture tester. A delayed ...

It is important to measure the moisture content using a moisture tester before making silage to ensure that it is within the proper range. Do not use too much liquid molasses, this is another ...

“If you’re growing BMR, you just know you’re going to have to grow a couple more acres to get the same amount of silage.” Standability has also been a challenge if weather conditions prevent harvest ...