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Suggestions offered for storing silage, location is first step

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By Ben Beckman Verified
| The Wayne Herald Verified
Silage season is just around the corner, but even before anything is cut, proper preparation now can improve chances of a successful harvest. Improper silage storage and fermentation can result in losses up to 20% prior to feeding. The enemy to good silage is oxygen.
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Heat effects on alfalfa - North Platte Bulletin

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By Ben Beckman Verified
| North Platte Bulletin Verified
When it gets hot, alfalfa plants grow more slowly and moisture stress becomes common, even in moist soil. Maintaining high-quality hay is very difficult due to the high temperatures, especially when the heat does not subside at night. High night-time temperatures cause rapid respiration rates in alfalfa, burning off nutrients that plants accumulated during the day. This often produces alfalfa hay with fine stems that contain high protein, more fiber and lower feed value than expected.
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Storing silage

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By Ben Beckman Verified
| Norfolk Daily News Verified
Silage season is just around the corner, but even before anything is cut, proper preparation now can improve chances of a successful harvest. Improper silage storage and fermentation can result in losses up to 20% prior to feeding. The enemy to good silage is oxygen. Quality silage needs anaerobic fermentation to occur to maintain quality and ensure stability over the storage period.
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