The Sunflower as a Silage Crop (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Vinall, Harry Nelson

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0483096784 ISBN 13 : 9780483096783

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Grow sunflowers for silage that helps cut grain needs while boosting animal feed value. This practical bulletin explains how sunflowers can be used as a high‑yield silage crop, with research showing strong feeding value and the potential to reduce concentrate in dairy, sheep, and hog rations. It covers where sunflowers grow well, how they compare with other silage crops, and key notes for farmers considering this method.

- Learn why sunflower silage can yield more than corn in cooler regions and high valleys.
- See practical guidance on planting methods, silage yields, and silo construction considerations.
- Understand how sunflower silage fits with other feeds like legumes, corn, and hay in mixed rations.
- Discover feeding trial results across livestock, including dairy cows, sheep, and hogs, and how silage affects growth and milk output.

Ideal for farmers exploring silage crops and extension readers seeking practical, tested guidance on sunflower as a feed option. This edition presents history, regional suitability, feeding value, and troubleshooting notes to help decision‑makers plan and compare alternatives.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0483096784
• ISBN 13: 9780483096783
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 40
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