How much is silage worth per ton?
| Example 1 | |
|---|---|
| Silage moisture level | 70% |
| Silage dry matter level | 100% – 70% = 30% |
| Silage value at 65% | $29.25 per ton |
| Silage value at 70% | $29.25 x (30/35) = $25.07 per ton |
When should I start cutting silage?
Silage harvest usually begins around 50% kernel milk which is 42 to 47 days after silking, so silking must occur by August 15-20 in order to mature before typical killing frost dates; but remember that the timing of silage harvest is dependent upon achieving the proper moisture for the storage structure (Table 1).
How much silage do you get per acre?
silage per acre can be expected for each 6 to 7 bushels of grain per acre. For example, if expected grain yield is 125 bushels per acre, corn silage yields will be about 18 to 20 tons per acre of 30% dry matter silage (5 to 6 tons per acre dry matter yield).
Is silage good for beef cattle?
Nutritionally, silages represent an excellent energy source in cow-calf rations by providing digestible fiber. They can be used to meet the energy requirements of cows to maintain BCS and weight and fit particularly well in rations fed post-calving with other forages.
How long is silage ready?
14 to 20 days
The silage is ready for use after 14 to 20 days and can be stored for several months without loss of quality.
How do you cut silage?
For good quality silage at an acceptable yield, cut just before heading. Similarly, although it might be tempting to cut low as this increases yield, the stem base is the part of the plant with the lowest digestibility. So again, overall quality will be improved by cutting higher.
How much silage does a cow produce per day?
Silage is a substitute of green fodder. However, initially for 3 – 4 days, its feeding is limited @ 5 to 10 kg/animal/per day to adjust the animals on silage feeding.
Can cows eat straight silage?
Beef cattle weighing 300 pounds and up can effectively utilize corn silage as part of their diet. Cattle will commonly consume corn silage at a rate of 5 to 7 pounds per 100 pounds of body weight. A 500-pound feeder calf may consume 25 to 35 pounds of corn silage as-fed daily.
How can you tell if silage is good?
The pH is used to tell the amount of acid in silage. Silage with a pH of 3.5-4.2 indicates excellent fresh acidic/sweet silage, 4.2-4.5 is good acidic, 4.5-5.0 fair less acidic and above 5.0 poor pungent/rancid smelling silage.
