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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018


Success StoryUK Baleage Research Increases Profitability



UK Baleage Research Increases Profitability

Author: Jimmy Henning

Planning Unit: Plant and Soil Sciences

Major Program: Forages

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

UK Baleage Research Increases Profitability

Specialist Involved: Jimmy Henning

In 2018, UK was approached by a Fayette County producer with 108 tons of improperly handled and ensiled silage in round bales, asking if it could be salvaged. Due to the poor condition of the plastic wrap, the forage was a total loss, estimated at $5400 in lost feed value ($50/ton dry matter basis). A UK specialist engaged the producer in a baleage research trial. As a result, the producer was able to improve production and storage practices for their baleage. Since 2018, no bales have been lost due to improper handling or ensiling, and the forage quality has improved. In 2020, this producer was able to harvest 275 tons (dry matter basis) of high quality baleage, worth $13,750 (@ $50 per ton).






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