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Silage pix

RBT

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This week began the new silage pile at the feedlot we run. It's a little earlier than usual because some of the corn that was hailed is being chopped. It was very interesting watching the pile being created, I hope you think so as well. Mrs B of RBT

Two deere are better than one!
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The pile grew quickly and this was just day 2.
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The push is on!
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Packing, pushing, packing....
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Whitewing

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Interesting photos, and excuse my ignorance here.

Does the material have to be covered/sealed to protect it from the weather and to stop decomposition?

Also, are we looking the entire plant along with the ears chopped and mixed?
 

RBT

Well-known member
Whitewing, we put an innoculant on through the silage cutter as we chop to help preserve the pile. We pack it to get the air out to help stop decomposition. There will be about 4" on top of the pile that will spoil, but the rest of the pile will be just fine. And yes we chop the whole plant. rbt
 
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