1998 Annual Report for FW98-067
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1998: $3,460.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2000
Region: Western
State: Washington
Principal Investigator:
Low Cost Vacuum Silage in the Pacific Northwest
Summary
Vacuum silage will be explored as an alternative to traditional hay making. Feed quality and yield will be compared to dry hay. If successful, this method could provide a low cost, low risk, and nutritious way of producing winter feed while decreasing reliance on imported hay.