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Alfalfa Vs. Corn Silage.

Authors :
Holin, Fae
Source :
Hay & Forage Grower (Penton Media, Inc.); Feb2011, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p8-10, 2p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article focuses on the popularity of alfalfa and corn silage in the forage industry in the U.S. Nutritionist Mike Hutjens recalls how alfalfa silage became the dairy forage of choice among farmers in the country due to its proven effectiveness, as well as the growing popularity of corn silage due to the effort of breeders to invest in more resources to improve their silage hybrids. It also notes how the industry has made significant enhancements relative to the quality of both silages.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08915946
Volume :
26
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Hay & Forage Grower (Penton Media, Inc.)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
58487071