What are some tips on corn silage harvest management?
Harvesting whole-plant corn at the right moisture content and particle size is crucial to making high-quality corn silage that is well utilized by dairy cows. Whole-plant moisture content rather than kernel milkline positioning should be your trigger for when to harvest corn silage. Monitor particle size and kernel and cob breakage to ensure that the forage harvester-crop processor is doing the job. Remember to use additives properly, pack well, and cover securely to minimize storage losses.
