Grain silage use in livestock operations

James Coover Crop Production Agent, Wildcat Extension District

Silage, this fermented feedstuff, is incredibly common in other parts of the country but less so in the forage lands and cow/calf operations of southeast Kansas and the surrounding area.

There can, however, be a real place for it in all sorts of livestock operations. It does take some extra work, the right setup, and an understanding of …