The first silage made in America was prepared by Francis Morris of Ellicott City, Maryland, in 1876, by putting whole corn in a trench or pit dug in the ground and covered with earth.

Nov 4, 2025 · Several characteristics of corn silage make it attractive to many livestock producers. It is a palatable forage with relatively consistent quality and higher yields and energy content …

Jan 1, 2001 · Although corn for silage responds to timely planting, it is more tolerant of late planting than corn planted for grain. Optimum planting dates for silage are comparable to …

Unlike corn kernels (given whole or in flour and mixes), silage is produced from the whole corn plant (leaves, stems). Silage is considered a nutritious roughage for domestic animals and is …

Making corn silage is one of the most labor intensive and fast-paced operations on a dairy farm. It takes place during a short time and it represents the base for future feed for the cows until the …

Drought-stressed corn or corn that has not been pollinated will produce little or no grain crop for the crop farmer to sell, but producers can use the nonpollinated corn for silage.

Jun 30, 2025 · Learn key strategies from forage specialists and a dairy farmer to ensure a successful corn silage harvest, including moisture management and proper packing techniques.

Make corn silage for beef cattle. The key to starting your corn silage decisions is to keep the end in mind. At the end, corn silage should provide a high quality forage source to livestock that is …

Sep 2, 2024 · The primary objective of making corn silage is to preserve as much of the corn plant’s nutrients as possible, produce a feed acceptable to the cow, and minimize any risks …

This application provides monitoring of whole corn plant moisture, planting dates, and hybrid relative maturity, helping farmers, crop advisors, and agricultural researchers to make data …