Técnicas para la producción de Ensilaje de Maíz - Juan gonzalo Angel @juangangel

Twitter @juangangel Complete information for corn silage production How to produce corn silage Ensiling is a forage preservation process based on the lactic fermentation of grass, which produces lactic acid and lowers the pH below 5. It retains the nutritional qualities of the original grass much better than haying, but requires greater investment and knowledge to achieve a quality product. This is also the name given to the forage obtained through this process. There are several ways to store and preserve forage: The dry method, which results in hay. Preservation is possible through drying, either solely under the action of the sun (natural drying) or supplemented by hot air produced by burners, which achieves a moisture content of around 15% in the forage, ensuring its stability. The wet method, known as "siling," applies to both forage grasses and corn, and, occasionally, to food by-products such as beet pulp, brewer's dregs, etc. It is difficult to achieve success with some forages, such as alfalfa, which are low in sugars and high in soluble nitrogen, which produces unpleasant odors.