There is growing concern about silage harvest in the Northern Plains, as many fields remain flooded and saturated. The continued wet conditions may leave little opportunity for harvest before corn dries down past desired moisture levels or a frost occurs. According to South Dakota State University Extension, silage should be chopped when the plant is 32 to 38 percent dry matter and moisture ranging from 55 to 70 percent. Farmers and ranchers unable to chop silage at the ideal harvest time can harvest earlage or a drier silage. Read more from SDSU Extension.
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