Storage Solutions
New silage production reference manual
The manual contains information about several aspects of silage production, including planting, growing, harvesting, storing and feeding.
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Webinar covers feed storage design
Here is a recording of the recent Penn State webinar, "Feed Storage & Handling System Design."
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Upcoming webinar focuses on feed storage
The March 26 "Technology Tuesdays" webinar from Penn State Extension will cover design of dairy feed storage and handling systems.
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Plan ahead for silage storage
As spring approaches, the anticipation of forage harvest arrives. Thus, now is the time to evaluate your storage for the upcoming silage season.
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Check grain bins throughout winter
Even in winter months, all stored grain should be checked on a biweekly basis to monitor grain temperature, moisture levels, and possible insect and rodent infestation.
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Podcast delivers silage management advice
Review these key management practices that help maintain the quality of silage during storage and feedout.
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Grain handling and storage tips
A difficult growing season creates challenges in grain quality management and storage. Here is some timely advice.
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Dairy Focus: Protecting hay more important than ever
The U.S. drought of 2012 has left most livestock producers in the Midwest and beyond scrambling for more hay. One of the quickest ways to waste this precious commodity is failing to protect it from moisture.
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Save money by properly sealing your silage
Losses from unsealed or incorrectly sealed corn silage exceed a quarter billion dollars every year.
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Drive-over silage pile construction
Use the advice and diagrams in this fact sheet to help you properly locate, make, and manage a silage pile for short-term silage storage.
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Don’t let your hay profits go up in smoke
Hay is a hot commodity, but don’t let it ignite.
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