Silage quality poorer despite good grass

It has been a good year for grass growth, except for some difficult grazing periods.
Silage quality poorer despite good grass

Excellent silage was made in mid-May, before the weather broke.

Some farmers make excellent silage every year (75 DMD+), but most samples tested are only in the mid- to high-60s.

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