Packing density can make or break corn silage quality, yet many southern Idaho operations still struggle to hit the minimum standard.

Late September in Wisconsin brought a corn silage harvest ride-along opportunity during the final day of the Jaguar 1000 Series demo tour. Alan Osterhaus, a territory product specialist, shared his expertise in hay tools and forage harvesters.

Residual mycotoxin load isn’t limited to drought years or visible mold – it’s a systemic risk that persists across geographies and seasons.

To mitigate bunker silo hazards, it is crucial to ensure safety protocols are in place when filling, covering and removing silage, as well as when handling gases and performing other tasks around the bunker silo.

We’ve all seen it. Top-layer spoilage – a rind of discolored, decomposing feed often laden with yeasts, molds and mycotoxins on the top of your silage bunker or pile.

Krull identified several key drivers of corn silage yield and quality, including management, environment and genetics. Poor management will not compensate for poor genetics or adverse weather conditions and vice versa.

Knowing the numbers and best practices for corn silage harvest can maximize your income over feed cost.