Making high quality baleage (plastic-wrapped high moisture round bales) is an important practice that allows producers to avoid rain damage and minimize storage losses of forage. Successful production of baleage requires good management including knowing proper moisture for baling. A meeting in Scott County KY in March 2020 informed producers on the best practices for making round bale silage. As a result of the meeting:

12 of 14 respondents plant to test their baleage for forage quality and fermentation characteristics.

14 of 14 respondents better understand botulism in baleage and its causes.

14 of 14 respondents are more confident they can avoid clostridial fermentation.

Finally, as a direct result of the educational meeting, a local agri-supply store sold out of the moisture tester discussed in the meeting.