Not all inoculants are created equal
It is well established that inoculants can be effective silage management tools. What is not always clear is what makes inoculants different, and what producers should look for when purchasing an...
View ArticleBio S.I. Technology launches new website
Bio S.I. Technology (www.biositechnology.com), sustainable agriculture experts and leading producer of microbial soil inoculants, launched a new website.
View ArticleChoosing the right inoculant
Numerous inoculants exist in the marketplace today, each claiming to have various benefits. How do you know which type is right for your operation?
View ArticleAsk the Silage Dr: Dry inoculants
“I’ve been using dry inoculants for years since they’re easy-to-use. Recently, my forage came back from the lab with an abnormally high pH.
View ArticleHandle and apply liquid inoculants with care
Inoculants have been well documented to help with silage fermentation and quality; however, they contain live bacteria and have specific requirements for effective use. To get the best results, handle...
View ArticleThe importance of inoculants for corn silage
Inoculants play an important role in maintaining year-round, high-quality fermented forage. The basic function of an inoculant is to lower pH and help speed up the fermentation process, thus consuming...
View ArticleIs spoiled silage slowing your cattle down?
Feeding spoiled silage, at even low rates, can hinder production and health
View ArticleUsing inoculants effectively
Inoculants are a tool to improve silage quality, but they are not a replacement for good management practices.
View ArticleDairy Focus: Using inoculants effectively
Inoculants are a tool to improve silage quality, but they are not a replacement for good management practices.
View ArticleAsk the Silage Doctor: Reducing heating and spoilage
The Silage Doctor answers the question: "Do all inoculants help reduce heating and spoilage?"
View ArticleWhat’s important to know about silage additives & inoculants?
In most cases, bacterial inoculants reduce pH, shift fermentation toward lactic acid, and reduce ammonia production.
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