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Harvesting & Storing Forages

Understanding how to harvest and store forages effectively is crucial for maximizing quality and yield. Factors such as weather conditions, physical appearance, and chemical analyses determine the ideal time for harvest. Proper methods include grazing, dry hay systems, and special forage processing like silage and haylage. To prevent deterioration, it's essential to harvest at the right time, use effective storage techniques, and ensure moisture control. By implementing best practices for drying and storage, farmers can maintain forage quality and ensure sustainable livestock feeding.

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Harvesting & Storing Forages

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  1. Harvesting & Storing Forages

  2. What factors determine time to harvest forage?

  3. Balance between quality and yield • Weather conditions -rain leaches nutrients

  4. How is forage quality determined?

  5. Physical Appearance • Visual Appearance • Color • Odor (pleasant)

  6. Chemical Analysis • Protein Content • Fiber Content • Digestibility • Lignin Content

  7. When should forages be harvested?

  8. Harvest before the crop is fully mature

  9. What methods are used to harvest forages?

  10. Grazing

  11. Dry Hay Systems

  12. Square Bales • Round Bales • Haystack • Field Cubes

  13. High Moisture Systems • Green Chopped • Haylage (40-60%) • Silage (60-70%)

  14. Special ForageProcessing Systems • Stationary Cubers • Pelleting Machines

  15. Causes of Deterioration • Harvest (late or early) • Bailing (wet / too dry) • Improper storage

  16. How can forage deterioration be prevented?

  17. Proper harvesttime, methods, and moisture content • Maintain storage facilities

  18. What are the basic storage requirements of forages?

  19. Dry Hay • Weather protection • Pest protection • Adequate ventilation

  20. Silage / Haylage • Weather protection • Pest protection • Air tight facility

  21. Silage / Haylage • Convenient for filling, emptying, monitoring, & cleaning

  22. What are ways to improve field drying?

  23. Swath drying • Windrow drying • Conditioning • Chemical additives

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