“I had my first wakeup call in June 1974 when I had an accident with the silage blower at the research farm,” Bolsen said. “It was a Saturday afternoon and I was in a hurry, tired and frustrated.

When accessing silos, be aware of toxic gases that are produced during the fermentation process. These gases include nitric oxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and nitrogen tetroxide (N2O4). These ...

Versatility is key when it comes to bale processors, whether shredding and blowing long straw for bedding into pig or cattle yards; chopping or milling straw as a ration ingredient, cow cubicle or ...

In early September, dairy farmers begin harvesting corn silage to store as feed for their cows and young stock. Corn silage is made by chopping the entire corn plant into small pieces and allowing it ...