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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