Comparing Three Different Methods for Assessing Corn Silage Density

Authors

Richard J. Norell, University of IdahoFollow
Steve Hines, University of IdahoFollow
Mireille Chahine, University of IdahoFollow
Tianna Fife, University of IdahoFollow
Mario De Haro Marti, University of IdahoFollow
Stuart C. Parkinson, University of IdahoFollow

Volume

51

Issue

5

DOI

10.34068/joe.51.05.34

Abstract

Silage density is negatively correlated with dry matter losses in storage and has been used as an Extension evaluation tool to assess ensiling management practices on farms. We compared three methods for estimating silage density on 18 farms. Core sampling is the standard method, while the calculator and feed-out methods are new alternative methods. Core sampling results were highly correlated with the calculator method but not with the feed-out method. Core sampling and the calculator method are recommended tools for estimating storage dry matter losses and evaluating alternative ensiling management practices by Extension faculty, producers, and other users.

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Recommended Citation

Norell, R. J., Hines, S., Chahine, M., Fife, T., De Haro Marti, M., & Parkinson, S. C. (2013). Comparing Three Different Methods for Assessing Corn Silage Density. The Journal of Extension, 51(5), Article 34. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.51.05.34