Silage fermentation is a critical process for preserving forages through anaerobic fermentation, ensuring a consistent and nutritious feed supply for livestock worldwide. This process relies on the ...
Excessively wet silage (>70% moisture) usually results in fermentation dominated by undesirable butyric acid-forming bacteria, the loss of large volumes of highly digestible nutrients through seepage, ...
Iowa livestock farmers who’ve seen their pastures dry up and their hay supply dwindle may be able to find another source to feed their animals. Corn stalks can be chopped up and turned into silage.