Silage Sessions | Top Tips for Making Consistently Great Grass Silage

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Silage Sessions with Ryan Duffy, Ruminant Technical Manager at Precision Microbes. In this episode, Ryan dives deep into the core principles of producing consistently high-quality grass silage. From mowing timing to wilting, chop length, compaction, sealing, and the importance of microbial fermentation — this is your complete guide to successful silage making. What you’ll learn in this video: • When is the best time to mow for optimal yield and quality • The impact of residual height and soil contamination • Why wilting and chop length matter for fermentation and animal health • How to seal pits and bales correctly to avoid oxygen infiltration • The role of silage additives in preserving nutrition and preventing disease Using a biological additive like Precision Micro Silage Additive can support fermentation, increase palatability, and improve feed intake. Got questions? Drop them in the comments! If you’d like us to cover a specific topic in more detail, let us know below. Subscribe to the channel for more insights on silage, livestock nutrition, and animal health from Precision Microbes. For more information, contact us at [email protected] #SilageSessions #PrecisionMicrobes #SilageAdditives #SilagePreservation #ForageManagement