What is silage?
When you drive through dairy country and see a big tarp covering something that is usually silage. Silage is a combination of grass, oats, peas and beans. It is an annual crop that is planted in the Fall and harvested in the Spring while it is still green. It’s covered and left to ferment over the Summer while the enzymes in the plants break down the cellular walls and release nutrients. The fermentation (anaerobic – without air) keeps it moist and nutritious. It will keep for about a year. The cows absolutely LOVE to eat silage, plus it’s really good for them.
