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Alfalfa Corn Silage Forage Feeding Red Clover Other Legumes Grasses Alternative Forages Cereal Forages Pastures/Grazing Economics/Budgets Harvesting/Storage Decision Software HOME WI Crop Manager USDA-DFRC UW Forage Extension UW Dairy Extension UW Corn Extension WI Custom Operators Midwest Forage Assn.	Silage Harvesting & Equipment Adjusting the Conditioning System on a Mower-Conditioner by Dr. Ron Schuler, UW Extension Ag Engineer Swath Width and Mower Conditioners by Dr. Ron Schuler, Wisconsin Crop Manager, May, 2006 Adjusting the Forage Harvester for Corn Silage Particle Size by Dr. Ron Schuler, UW Extension Ag Engineer Rakes and Mergers by Dr. Ron Schuler, UW Extension Ag Engineer Soil Compaction in Alfalfa Fields A MS PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Ron Schuler, UW Extension Ag Engineer Crop Processor Adjustment for Corn Silage by Dr. Ron Schuler, UW Extension Ag Engineer Estimating the Weight of Forage in a Forage Wagon by Dan Wiersma, former Marshfield Ag Res. Station Supt., A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet Harvest and Storage of High-Quality Corn Silage for Dairy Cows PowerPoint by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist Corn Silage Harvest Management by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Dr. Joe Lauer, UW Extension Agronomist and Dr. Kevin Shinners, UW Ag Engineer Machinery Designs and Adjustments for Minimized Field Losses by Dr. Ron Schuler, UW Extension Ag Engineer Back to top Bale Harvesting & Equipment 01/07 Big Bale Storage Losses; how different options stack up by Craig Saxe, Juneau County Agricultural Agent. A "Focus on Forage" Fact Sheet. 03-07The Long and Short of Alfalfa Cutting Height Written by Dan Wiersma and Mike Bertram, former and current Agronomist-Marshfield Agricultural Research Station, and Ron Wiederholdt and Nick Schneider, former and current Crops and Soils Agent, Clark County UW-Extension. A Focus on Forage Fact Sheet Making Quality Silage Bales by Jerry Clark, Chippewa Co. Crops and Soils Agent. A "Focus on Forage" Fact Sheet. Successful Wrapping and Storage of Square Bales or view as a MS PowerPoint presentation by Tim Wood, Director-Lancaster Ag Research Center Machinery Designs and Adjustments for Minimized Field Losses by Dr. Ron Schuler, UW Extension Ag Engineer Rain Damage to Forage During Hay and Silage Making by Mike Rankin, Fond du Lac Co. Crops and Soils Agent, and Dr. Dan Undersander, UW Extension Agronomist. A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet. Large Baler Research and Storage Ideas by Dr. Ron Schuler, UW Extension Ag Engineer Plastic Wrapping Bales at Different Moistures and at Different Times after Baling A MS Power Point presentation by Dr. Dan Undersander. Back to top Custom Field Operations / Equipment Sharing 4-28-2005 Using a Custom Harvester - Factors to Consider A presentation developed by Brian Holmes, UW Extension Ag Engineer. 2004 Wisconsin Custom Rate Guide Working Successfully with a Custom Operator by Joe Stellato, Shawano Co. Crops and Soils Agent and John Biese, former Outagamie Co. Crops and Soils Agent Equipment Sharing and Other Joint Ventures Gary Frank, Farm Management Specialist, UW-Madison, Center for Dairy Profitability Back to top Storage Sizing and Management (silage) 5-09-08 Determining Value of Improved Silage Management This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian Holmes, is designed to help producers determine the value associated with dry matter and quality losses from harvesting, storing, and feeding forages. 8-24-07 Bunker Silo Density Calculator (in English and Espanol) 1-19-07 Hungarian Version Documentation This spreadsheet, developed by Drs. Brian Holmes and Richard Muck is designed to help producers estimate bunker silo densities. Works for both English and Metric units and the new version includes a Spanish (espanol) translated option. Porosity now included as a factor. 10-16-07 Packing Bunkers and Piles to Maximize Forage Preservation by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept., and Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy-Forage Research Center 5-22-07 Silage Bag Sizing Calculator Spreadsheet Documentation This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian Holmes, is designed to help producers determine the number and size of silo bags needed to store forage and high moisture corn. 8-24-07 Silage Pile Density Calculator (in English and Espanol) Documentation This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian Holmes and Dr. Richard Muck, is designed to help producers determine the average density of a silage pile. Works for both English and Metric units and includes a Spanish (espanol) translated option. Porosity now included as a factor. 5-30-07 Silage Pile Capacity Calculator This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian Holmes, is designed to help producers determine the amount of silage in an existing* silage pile.* 2-28-06 Floor Length to Achieve Bunker/Pile Silo Filling Layer Thickness Calculator Documentation This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian Holmes, estimates the length of floor needed to achieve the desired forage filling layer thickness prior to packing in a bunker or pile silo. 1-28-05 Storage Density Calculator Documentation This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian Holmes, was developed to estimate the average density of forage in selected storage units based on the weight of feed removed and the calculated volume of that feed. 5-10-05 Sources of Supply - Face Cutters for Bunker and Pile Silos by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept. Factors Affecting Bunker Silo Densities by Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy-Forage Research Center, and Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept. Forage Storage Design and Management Tools by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept., and Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy-Forage Research Center Forage Feedout Losses for Various Storage Systems A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Jerry Clark, Chippewa Co. Crops and Soils Educator on 3-1-05 Silage Pile Dimension Calculator This spreadsheet, developed by Ken Barnett, Marathon Co. Forage and Farm Mgt. Agent, is designed to help producers size silage piles. on 1-22-07 Managing Forage in Bunker Silos by Craig Saxe, Juneau Co. Agricultural Agent. A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet. Management of Bunker Silos and Silage Piles by Ken Bolton, Jefferson County Dairy and Livestock Agent, and Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept. Preventing Silage Storage Losses by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept. and Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy-Forage Research Center Managing Forage in Tower Silos by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept. Transferring Silage Between Silos by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Specialist, and Jim Leverich, former Monroe Co. Agricultural Agent. 10/06 Bunker Silo Cover Alternatives by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept. You Can't Judge a Bunker Silo by Its Cover by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept. Silage Bag Capacity (html) - or available as .pdf file (March, 1999) by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept. Factors Affecting Bunker Silo Densities by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept., and Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy-Forage Research Center 08-22-1998 Bunker Silo Sizing Spreadsheet Documentation - 01-19-2007 Hungarian Translation of Spreadsheet This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian Holmes, will help design bunker silos with nearly vertical walls. Back to top Hay and Silage Additives 10/06 Microbial Inoculants for Silage by Francisco Contreras-Govea, UW Agronomy Research Associate, and Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy-Forage Research Center. A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet. Español version: Inoculantes Microbiales para ensilaje Effects of Corn Silage Inoculants on Aerobic Stability Written by Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy Forage Research Center Corn Silage Inoculants that Work A MS PowerPoint presentation given by Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy-Forage Research Center, at the 2001 Forage Teaching and Technology Conference. Lactobacillus buchneri for Silage Aerobic Stability by David Combs and Pat Hoffman, UW Dairy Scientists. A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet. Adding Anhydrous Ammonia to Corn Silage by Dr. Ron Schuler, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept. A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet. Preserving Baled Hay With Organic Acids by Mike Rankin, Fond du Lac Co. Crops and Soils Agent. A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet. Anhydrous Ammonia for Legume-Grass Silage by Dr. Randy Shaver, UW Extension Dairy Scientist Adding Enzymes to Silage by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station and Richard Muck, USDA Dairy Forage Research Center Adding Urea to Corn Silage by Pat Hoffman, UW Extension Dairy Scientist, Marshfield Ag Research Station Silage Inoculation - Inoculation of Silage and its Effects on Silage Quality Written by Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy Forage Research Center Large Baler Research and Storage Ideas Written by Dr. Ron Schuler, UW Extension Ag Engineer Back to top Storage Sizing and Management (hay) 4-28-2005 Estimating Winter Hay Needs for Beef Cattle Developed by Bill Halfman, Monroe County Agricultural Agent, this spreadsheet helps to estimate winter hay needs based on inventory, feed loss, and livestock numbers. Dry Round Hay Bale Storage Costs A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW-Extension Ag Engineer Round Bale Hay Storage Costs A MS PowerPoint presentation developed by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Extension Ag Engineer. Also see companion spreadsheet application. Comparing Round Bale Storage Costs This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian Holmes, will help analyze the economics of storing round bales. Forage Feedout Losses for Various Storage Systems A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Jerry Clark, Chippewa Co. Crops and Soils Educator Back to top Harvest and Storage Economics 5-09-08 Determining Value of Improved Silage Management This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian Holmes, is designed to help producers determine the value associated with dry matter and quality losses from harvesting, storing, and feeding forages. 3-22-2007 Machinery Cost Spreadsheet 3-22-2007 Estimating Agricultural Field Machinery Costs by Dr. Ron Schuler, UW Extension Ag Engineer. This spreadsheet and paper helps to estimate the cost of various field crop machine operations. Dry Round Hay Bale Storage Costs A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW-Extension Ag Engineer Round Bale Hay Storage Costs A MS PowerPoint presentation developed by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Extension Ag Engineer. Also see companion spreadsheet application. Comparing Round Bale Storage Costs This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian Holmes, will help analyze the economics of storing round bales. Bunker Silo Facers - worth the investment? A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW-Extension Ag Engineer Facer Cost Analysis Spreadsheet This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian Holmes, will help analyze the economics of owning and operating a facer for removing silage from horizontal silos. Capital Costs of Pads for Bunkers, Piles, and Bag Silos by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Extension Ag Engineer 5-1-2003 Cost of Forage Storage Spreadsheet Documentation This spreadsheet, developed by Dr. Brian Holmes, will help analyze the capital and annual costs for various types of high-moisture forage storage structures. Back to top Storage Types Managing Forage in Silo Bags by Craig Saxe, Juneau County Agricultural Agent. A "Focus on Forage" Fact Sheet. Storing Forage in Piles A MS PowerPoint presentation by Jerry Clark, UW Extension Crops and Soils Educator, and Brian Holmes, UW Extension Ag Engineer. 5-8-2003 Deciding on a Silage Storage Type by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept. Deciding on a Silage Storage Type htm viewable file ppt downloadable file (1.02 MB, suggest right clicking, then "save target/file as") An interactive MS PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept., and Craig Saxe, Juneau Co. Agricultural Agent. Helps producers decide on the best storage type to fit a given situation. Forage Storage Options, What’s Right for You? a MS PowerPoint presentation by Craig Saxe, Juneau Co. Agricultural Agent Forage Feedout Losses for Various Storage Systems A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Jerry Clark, Chippewa Co. Crops and Soils Educator Density and Losses in Pressed Bag Silos Density and Losses in Pressed Bag Silos by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept., and Dr. Richard Muck, USDA Dairy-Forage Research Center Drive-Over Silage Pile Construction UWEX Bulletin A3511 Storing Forage in Piles by Jerry Clark, UW Extension Crops and Soils Educator. A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet. Choosing Forage Storage Facilities by Dr. Brian Holmes, UW Biological Systems Engineering Dept. Back to top Forage Inventory Making a Feed Inventory A "Focus on Forage" fact sheet written by Brian Holmes, UW-Extension Ag Engineer Back to top Safety Prevent Hay Mow and Silo Fires UWEX Bulletin A2805 Watch Out for Silo Gas Informational Safety Materials (Printable Fliers from UW-Extension) Augers Bales and Balers Forage Wagons Hitches Mower-Conditioners Power Take-Offs Rollover Protection Structures Silo Gas SMV Emblems Back to top