Harvesting corn snaplage is a viable alternative to rolled high moisture shelled corn (RHMC). Snaplage generally contains the ear (cob and grain), husk, and shank and is harvested using a self-propelled forage harvester equipped with a snapper head and an …

Oct 1, 2018 · Wetter snaplage will increase solubilization of the starch and ammonia (reduction in protein encapsuling starch granules), especially when stored over 120 days. Ammonia levels reflect greater degradation of protein.

Sep 20, 2020 · Snaplage is corn silage harvested with equipment that excludes the stalk and most of the leaf material but is generally understood to include the whole ear (husk, cob, grain, part of the shank). It is harvested by a silage harvester with a snapper head and kernel processor and ensiled at 35-40% moisture.

Snaplage and earlage are high moisture silages that are stored in silos and preserved through fermentation. All types of silos can make good storage structures for snaplage when proper silage storage principles are followed. Pack earlage properly to exclude oxygen quickly.

Jul 8, 2024 · Snaplage, as its name indicates, is harvested with a snapper head mounted on a forage harvester equipped with a kernel processor. When harvesting snaplage, corn grain moisture is closer to 30% to 35%.

Oct 17, 2024 · Now, a growing number of farmers are utilizing snaplage/earlage as an alternative to dry grain supplementation. Snaplage/earlage, which involves the entire ear, including cob, kernels, husk and part of the shank, is harvested and ensiled at 32-40% moisture.

Apr 28, 2011 · Harvesting corn snaplage is a viable alternative to rolled high moisture shelled corn (RHMC). Snaplage generally contains the ear (cob and grain), husk, and shank and is harvested using a self-propelled forage harvester equipped with a snapper head and an on-board kernel processor (Picture 1 & 2).

Oct 26, 2012 · Snaplage is generally understood to be the entire ear of corn (husk, cob, grain, and part of the shank). Snaplage is harvested by a silage harvester with a snapper head and a kernel processor. Earlage is similar to snaplage but it generally does not include the husk and has very little of the shank.

Nov 10, 2021 · Timing harvest for corn silage, snaplage, or high-moisture corn is a balance between kernel maturity and crop moisture. For each of these feeds, the harvest timing and processing are extremely influential factors for starch content, digestibility, and feeding value.

Sep 14, 2015 · High moisture ear corn is similar to high moisture corn but it includes some portion of the cob. Snaplage includes the grain, cob, and shuck (husk leaves and shank). Many producers use harvest options that reduce cost or spread the harvest window.