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Silage Inoculants

AccelEnsile AccelEnsile forage inoculants contain multiple strains of acid-producing bacteria which act as an aid in the fermentation process of forages. Our patented process of stabilization and packaging insures that all AccelEnsile inoculants contain live and viable bacteria specifically selected for the crop being ensiled. AccelEnsile F Series Ideal for alfalfa/grass silage 30470 2XFD (dry applied treats 100 tons) 50 lbs. 30481 FW-50 (wet applied treats 50 tons) 50 grams 30483 FW-250 (wet applied treats 250 tons) 250 grams AccelEnsile C Series Ideal for corn/small grain silage 30469 2XCD (dry applied treats 100 tons) 50 lbs. 30480 CW-50 (wet applied treats 50 tons) 50 gram 30482 CW-250 (wet applied treats 250 tons) 250 gram 30474 Wet Applied Inoculant Applicator

AccelEnsile Benefits Less dry matter loss Less heat damage and longer bunk life Improved reservation of feed value Increased dry mater intakes Improved milk production and components Greater weight gains Easier(unloading And feet - out) Non-toxic to humans and animals Non-corrosive to equipment Available in both dry and wet applied formulas Effective in all types of applicators

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Avoiding Problems with Bagged Silage

Keith K. Bolsen, Professor Emeritus, Kansas State University; Ruthie Bolsen, Managing Director, Keith Bolsen & Associates

The bag silo has become a popular storage system on many farms. While bagged silage requires specialized equipment, bagging machines can be rented or silage contractors may provide them. Bags are also used to store extra silage when forage yields exceed the capacity of existing silos. But bagged silage is not trouble-free. Followng are some tips for managing
bagged silage:

Bags should be located on a well-drained, firm surface and preferably on concrete or
asphalt.

• Keep bags out of the mud.
• Provide feeders easy access to all bags.
• Low silage DM densities are a problem in bags. A skilled bagging machine operator is essential to insure a consistent, uniform fill and achieve an acceptable density.
• Apply AccelEnsile inoculant to every load of bagged forage or high moisture grain.
• Do not bag alfalfa 'too wet'. The DM target should always be 35 to 45 percent.
• Record the DM content of all forage going into a bag, especially field-wilted, hay-crop silage, and mark the location of potentially 'problematic silage' (i.e., too wet, too dry, too mature).
• Mark (paint) bags with a number, date, crop, farm/field, and which cattle get fed the silage.
• Check all bags at least 3 times per week and mend/patch holes and punctures.
• The silage removal rate at feedout must be sufficient to prevent the exposed silage from heating and spoiling, especially if multiple bags are open at same time.

Caution: The first bags used in the 1970s had diameters of 8-9 feet. Today, some large, self-propelled bagging machines use 12-14 feet diameter bags.

• Remove only enough plastic for silage needed daily.
• Monitor the DM content of all silages and make appropriate changes in the ration when DM content changes more than two percentage units.