Posted by NY 986 on October 06, 2009 at 06:20:00 from (166.217.238.11):
In Reply to: What happens to Silage posted by ryanwheelock on October 06, 2009 at 05:32:46:
Fermentation process happens converting the sugars to other compounds. I'll let the guys with bunker/pit experience address the moisture needed but the upright silos want in the neighborhood of 30 to 35 percent. For fermentation and minimal molding the material needs to be deprived of oxygen as much as possible. With uprights this is a minimal problem but pit silo you need to cover with plastic (after you have packed the material) and use something such as old tires to hold the plastic in place. Corn in the field needs to have the black layer on the kernel with some dent but moist after that. If you cut a stalk 12 inches from the ground you should be able to squeeze juice out but it should not readily run out without squeezing. Overall plant appearance should be green with some yellow at the fringe of the leaves and ear. Plant material should be dry (not harvested in the rain) because the excess water will trap nitrate gasses inside the silage, spoiling the material. However, if you think the material is too dry, you can deliver water at a rate of 5 gal/ min via garden hose into the blower. The pit/bunker guys will have to advise you about adding water in that situation. My preference would be to use a upright silo if available or find someone to bag it for you
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