FAQs

Why should I cover my silage?

When silage is not tightly covered, air and moisture can enter the silo easily and adversely affect the ensiling process and the quality of silage during storing and feeding. This creates a great potential for excessive dry-matter (DM) and nutrient losses, moldy feed and other problems.

How much of my silage is lost if not covered?

The extent of these losses in the top 2 to 4 feet is far greater than most people realize. Several studies at Kansas State University reported at least 3% loss in DM from top 3 feet of silage uncovered bunkers silos, compared with bunkers covered with plastic sheeting weighted down with tires.

How long does it take to cover?

Honestly, it depends! Let me explain why: first of all, we encourage our customers to call us when they are chopping. Then, we put them in the schedule for the next couple of days. We also get a call when they are ready to cover- we love this call by the way. Now, usually, the amount of time that we spend in each silage depend on its size. For example, it could be anywhere from three hours- for little silage pile- up to three days- for very long silage. We can let you know by the size of your silage pile.

What silage pile types can be covered?

Our covering system is for all types of silage- YAY! Including but not limited to corn silage, sorghum silage, and alfalfa silage.

Does the size of the silage pile matter?

Not at all!!! We encourage you to call even if you think you silage pile is too little or too big, we can do all the shapes and sizes!

Do I need to have tires and plastic?

We provide high-quality plastic! If you have the tires, that would be very helpful, however, if you do not have them it is not a problem at all! We do have a partner that provides tires, they just need us to contact them with time, so they can have it ready by the time you are ready to cover.