G94-1231 Harvesting Corn and Sorghum for Silage

Authors

Rick Grant, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Rick Stock, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

1994

Comments

© 1994, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

This publication describes how to make high-quality corn and sorghum silage.

Quality Silage

Silage feeding quality is determined by 1) the nutrient content of the crop stored, 2) the stage of maturity and moisture content when harvested and 3) the effectiveness of silage preservation.