by Silopak Silage Specialists | Aug 5, 2026 | Baling
Baling is the process of compacting cut crop material into a compressed, bound bale. The crop is cut and raked beforehand, then gathered and compressed into a form that can be handled, stacked, stored, and transported far more easily than loose material. Silage, hay,...
by Silopak Silage Specialists | Aug 3, 2026 | animal feed
Oat straw has a real place in horse feeding, but it is widely misunderstood, and some of the advice circulating about it is not just wrong but potentially dangerous. This guide covers what oat straw actually is, how to feed it to horses safely, and how to bale and...
by Silopak Silage Specialists | Jul 30, 2026 | bale wrap
Cotton is one of the world’s most valuable crops, and almost every part of it has a use. The fiber becomes fabric: sailcloth, voile, velvet, and countless everyday products from towels and tablecloths to bandages, tea bags, and hospital linens. Cotton fabric...
by Silopak Silage Specialists | Jul 27, 2026 | corn silage
Corn is a staple energy source for livestock. It stores well, is produced at scale, combines easily with other ingredients, and yellow varieties supply useful carotene. Its main weakness is protein, at only around 8 to 9% crude protein, which is why corn-based rations...
by Silopak Silage Specialists | Jul 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
As winter approaches, farmers take stock of their feed reserves. When the numbers do not add up, the search begins for alternative cattle feed that can bridge the gap without compromising herd health or performance. The good news is that several options work well. The...
