The process of making silage from maize begins by harvesting the maize when it is young and green. It is then chopped into small pieces (1-2 inches) to make the fermentation process easier. The chopped maize is placed in a silage pit or silo and compacted tightly to remove air. Sealing the silo or pit airtight is crucial to prevent oxygen from entering, as it can ruin the fermentation and the quality of the silage. After fermentation, the silage should be stored with a thick layer of cover to pr

Watch as we chop corn with our silage chopper and trucks! This corn silage will be used to feed our cattle throughout the winter. | Peterson Farm Bros

Chopping Corn Silage in Indiana. | Farmhand Mike

It’s almost that time again! | TDF Honest Farming