For short term storage, store under cool, dry conditions. Always use inoculant products within 1 year. For each 1 pound of additional DMI we can expect an increase of 2 to 2.5 pounds of milk production per cow per day. Research trials show increased milk production when feeding treated forages vs. untreated with similar dry matter intake. This controlled fermentation also reduces pH and increases lactic acid.
Forages stay fresh and palatable longer after exposure to air whether in storage or after removal.
This is especially critical on farms with bunker silo's, piles, bags, and total mixed rations.