Silage Insights Homepage

Welcome to Silage Insights

A pioneer in silage bale plastic wrap, Dow is committed to working in partnership with leading organizations and experts to research and understand the dynamics and changes in those markets — and to share this information with you — the farmers, contractors, co-operatives, manufacturers, distributors and agricultural advisors, researchers and journalists.

The Silage Insights Newsletter is available in English and German languages. If you would like to receive our Newsletter by email, please subscribe here for the English version, or here for the German version.

Autumn 2008 Newsletter: With the current difficult economic climate, we look at how baled silage production can be made more efficient and ultimately improve the ability of farmers to produce safe and nutritional feedstuff at a reasonable profit. Read More.

Cutting Forage Costs and Getting the Best Out of Round Bales
Matching crops to the needs of the livestock is really important, but it is vital to grow cost-effective crops... Read More.

Is re-baling suitable for small bale haylage for horses? There is an increased interest in feeding baled silage and haylage to horses. However, conventional big bales are often not suitable …. Read More.

Silage making in the garden of England - William Alexander, farmer from Kent, explains why big bale silage provides the right combination of flexibility for his mixed farm. Read More.

	Silage Insights English German
About Dow and Silage Silage Trends and Practices Industry Trends Denmark Finland France Germany Norway Poland Sweden UK and Ireland Silage Practices UK and Ireland Denmark Sweden Norway Finland Germany France Market Surveys Survey shows change in attitude toward big bale silage (September 2004) Bale wrap survey 2004 Why Bale Silage Economics Nutritional Value Flexibility and Grassland Management Environment Safe and Traceable Feed Producing Quality Bale Silage The 11 Commandments Forage Options Harvesting Baling Choosing the Right Film Wrapping Additives Handling and Storage Practical Tools and Tips Economic Benefit Tool Calculator Practical Guides Experts Advice Bale Silage Production Haylage for Horses Trends & Developments Silage Stretch Films Technical Properties of Bale Silage Wrap DOWLEX PE Resins Future Developments Alternative Crops for Ensiling Bale Silage for Horses and Sheep Bale Silage Stretch Film Bale Wrapping Process Research Comparative feed intake analysis of lucerne/cocksfoot hay and baled crop of the same type with 60% DM, by 18-month-old saddle horse Effect of ensiling method on the quality of red clover and Lucerne silage Baled silage of legumes and lupins The influence of crop maturity and type of baler on whole crop barley silage production Whole crop silage from barley fed in combination with red clover silage to dairy cows Use of silage additives in ensiling of whole-crop barley and wheat: a comparison of round big bales and precision chopped silages Lab trials flag differences in film performance Cost Comparison Bales Silage Versus Clamp – Experience from the UK Effect of ensiling method on the quality of red clover and Lucerne silage Baled silage of legumes and lupins The influence of crop maturity and type of baler on whole crop barley silage production Whole crop silage from barley fed in combination with red clover silage to dairy cows Use of silage additives in ensiling of whole-crop barley and wheat: a comparison of round big bales and precision chopped silages /silage/stretch/research/lambs.htm Lab trials flag differences in film performance Nutrient Losses in Relation to Film Colour and Number of Layers The effects of film colours and number of wrap layers on spoilage, nutrient quality and potential impact on animal production Nutrient Losses in Relation to Film Colour and Number of Layers The effects of film colours and number of wrap layers on spoilage, nutrient quality and potential impact on animal production Benefits from applying additional film layers The effect of wilting time and number of film wrap layers applied to baled grass on silage quality Testimonials Increasingly versitile and cost efficient machinery Reducing Bale Silage Costs by Optimising Value and Equipment News and Info Center News in Brief Bale silage for horses – a growing market in Germany Bale silage: a growing role in horse fodder in France Silage for Horses: a Growing Market in Scandinavia Using green fodder silage for feeding horses News Releases Online Newsletter Spring 2008 Autumn 2007 Norbert Schulze Bale silage for horses – a growing market in Germany Bale silage: a growing role in horse fodder in France Silage for Horses: a Growing Market in Scandinavia Using green fodder silage for feeding horses Spring 2007 Autumn 2006 Spring 2006 Autumn 2005 Spring 2005 Autumn 2004 Subscribe to Insights Publications Contact Us / Subscribe to Silage Newsletter Thank you REACH Useful Links About Dow Agricultural Universities and Research Institutes Agricultural and Trade Associations Environmental and Food Safety Agencies International Fairs and Congresses	Welcome to Silage Insights A pioneer in silage bale plastic wrap, Dow is committed to working in partnership with leading organizations and experts to research and understand the dynamics and changes in those markets — and to share this information with you — the farmers, contractors, co-operatives, manufacturers, distributors and agricultural advisors, researchers and journalists. The Silage Insights Newsletter is available in English and German languages. If you would like to receive our Newsletter by email, please subscribe here for the English version, or here for the German version.	Recent Headlines Autumn 2008 Newsletter: With the current difficult economic climate, we look at how baled silage production can be made more efficient and ultimately improve the ability of farmers to produce safe and nutritional feedstuff at a reasonable profit. Read More. Cutting Forage Costs and Getting the Best Out of Round Bales Matching crops to the needs of the livestock is really important, but it is vital to grow cost-effective crops... Read More. Is re-baling suitable for small bale haylage for horses? There is an increased interest in feeding baled silage and haylage to horses. However, conventional big bales are often not suitable …. Read More. Silage making in the garden of England - William Alexander, farmer from Kent, explains why big bale silage provides the right combination of flexibility for his mixed farm. Read More.
	Dow Home Privacy Statement Internet Disclaimer Accessibility Statement Site Map Copyright © The Dow Chemical Company (1995-2008). All Rights Reserved.